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whisper
/ˈwɪspə/
verb
szeptać
/ˈʂɛptat͡ɕ/· czasownikDefinition
To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords, especially for secrecy or to avoid disturbing others.
Examples
She whispered a secret in his ear so no one else would hear.
Szepnęła mu sekret do ucha, żeby nikt inny nie usłyszał.
He whispered to me that he was leaving early.
Szepnął mi, że wychodzi wcześniej.
Collocations
whisper a secretwhisper softlywhisper sweet nothings
noun
szept
/ʂɛpt/· rzeczownikDefinition
A soft, low sound made by someone speaking quietly.
Examples
I heard a whisper from the next room, but couldn't make out the words.
Usłyszałem szept z sąsiedniego pokoju, ale nie mogłem rozróżnić słów.
She spoke in a whisper, barely audible.
Mówiła szeptem, ledwo słyszalnym.
Collocations
in a whisperloud whisperstage whisper
Word forms
whisperedpast simplewhisperingpresent participlewhispersthird person singular
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