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murmur

ˈmɜːmə

noun

szept

ʂɛpt· rzeczownik
Also
szmer(m)pomruk(m)
Definition

A soft, low, and continuous sound, often made by people speaking quietly or by nature.

Examples
I heard a murmur of voices from the next room.
Usłyszałem szmer głosów z pokoju obok.
The gentle murmur of the stream was very relaxing.
Delikatny szmer strumienia był bardzo relaksujący.
Synonyms
whisperrustlehum
Collocations
soft murmurlow murmurmurmur of approval

verb

szemrać

ˈʂɛmrat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
mruczećszeptać
Definition

To say something in a very quiet voice, or to make a soft, low, continuous sound.

Examples
She murmured a quiet apology.
Wymamrotała ciche przeprosiny.
The wind murmured through the trees.
Wiatr szemrał wśród drzew.
Synonyms
whispermumblemutter
Collocations
murmur quietlymurmur approvalmurmur a prayer
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