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whisper in Finnish

whisper in Finnish is kuiskaus, kuiskailu, aavistus — whisper means to speak very quietly, using breath rather than the full voice, so only someone nearby can hear.

whisper in Finnish

kuiskaus
noun
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords.
kuiskailu
noun
(usually, in the plural) A rumor.
aavistus
noun
(figurative) A faint trace or hint (of something).
yksityisviesti
noun
(internet) A private message to an individual in a chat room.
kuiskata
verb

What does "whisper" mean?

  1. verb To speak very quietly, using breath rather than the full voice, so only someone nearby can hear.
    "She leaned over and whispered the secret in his ear."
  2. noun A very quiet way of speaking, or an unconfirmed rumour.
    "He spoke in a whisper so as not to wake the baby."
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whisper in a sentence

  • She leaned over and whispered the secret in his ear.
  • Don't whisper during the exam, or you'll be disqualified.
  • He spoke in a whisper so as not to wake the baby.
  • There were whispers around the office about layoffs.

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What is "whisper" in Finnish?

"whisper" in Finnish is kuiskaus, kuiskailu, aavistus. whisper means: To speak very quietly, using breath rather than the full voice, so only someone nearby can hear.

How do you use "whisper" in a sentence?

Example: "She leaned over and whispered the secret in his ear." In Finnish, "whisper" is kuiskaus, kuiskailu, aavistus.

Are there other ways to say "whisper" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "whisper": kuiskaus, kuiskailu, aavistus, yksityisviesti, kuiskata.

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