VERB
flüstern/ˈflʏstɐn/to whisper; to speak softly
flüstern is a German verb that means to whisper or to speak softly. It is pronounced /ˈflʏstɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "flüsterte" and the past participle is "geflüstert".
Definitions
1.to speak very quietly, using one's breath rather than the vocal cords(communication)
a.to whisper something to someone
Sie flüsterten sich gegenseitig geheime Nachrichten zu.—They whispered secret messages to each other.
b.to produce a quiet, unintelligible murmur
Im Publikum wurde während des Vortrags ständig geflüstert.—People in the audience were constantly whispering during the lecture.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | flüstern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | flüstere |
| Present (du) | flüsterst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | flüstert |
| Preterite (ich) | flüsterte |
| Participle II | geflüstert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | flüsterte |
| Imperative (singular) | flüstere |
| Imperative (plural) | flüstert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "flüstern" mean in English?
- "flüstern" means to whisper or to speak softly. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "flüstern"?
- "flüstern" is pronounced /ˈflʏstɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "flüstern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "flüstern" is "geflüstert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "flüstern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "flüstern" becomes "flüsterte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "flüstern"?
- "flüstern" is a verb in German.
