속삭이다, 귓속말을 하다, 작은 소리로 말하다
To speak very softly, using breath rather than vocal cords, often to maintain secrecy or avoid disturbing others.
예문:
"The librarian asked the students to whisper so they wouldn't disrupt the reading area."
"She leaned in close to whisper the secret code into his ear."
"He could only whisper a painful apology after losing his voice."
속삭임, 속삭이는 소리, 비밀 이야기
A very soft, low voice or sound made by speaking without vibration of the vocal cords.
예문:
"The entire conversation was conducted in a low whisper across the crowded room."
"I heard a faint whisper coming from the adjacent office late at night."
소문을 퍼뜨리다, 밀담하다, 소곤소곤 알리다
To circulate a rumor or piece of gossip quietly and informally. (Often used impersonally, e.g., 'It is whispered that...')
예문:
"It was whispered among the staff that the CEO was planning to retire early."
"They spent the whole meeting whispering about the new policy changes."
소문, 풍설
A piece of unconfirmed information or gossip; a rumor.
예문:
"Despite the official denial, whispers of financial trouble continued to plague the company."
"The latest whispers suggest a major merger is imminent."
힌트, 암시, 아주 적은 양
A very slight trace or hint of something; a negligible amount.
예문:
"There wasn't even a whisper of doubt in her voice when she accepted the challenge."
"The chef added just a whisper of nutmeg to the sauce."
소근거리는 듯한 소리를 내다, 살랑살랑 소리내다
(Of wind, water, or leaves) to make a soft, rustling, or murmuring sound.
예문:
"The tall grass whispered as the evening breeze passed through the field."
"We listened to the river whispering over the smooth stones."