whisper
beginnerA2/ˈwɪspə/ · whis-per
to speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords.
Meanings
to speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords.
بہت ہلکی آواز میں بولنا، کی آواز کو کم کر کے بولنا۔
سرگوشی
sargoshi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- whisper in someone's ear
- whisper sweet nothings
- whisper a secret
Example Sentences
She leaned close to whisper a secret.
اس نے قریب جھک کر ایک راز سرگوشی کی۔
Us ne qareeb jhak kar aik raaz sargoshi ki.
The teacher asked the students to whisper during the exam.
استاد نے طلبا سے امتحان کے دوران سرگوشی کرنے کو کہا۔
Ustaad ne talba se imtihan ke doran sargoshi karne ko kaha.
He could barely hear her whispering across the room.
وہ کمرے کے پار اس کی سرگوشیاں بمشکل سن سکا۔
Woh kamray ke paar us ki sargoshiyan bemushkil sun saka.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'whisper' as speaking with a secret and shushing sound.
Imagine someone covering their mouth leaning in to speak softly.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سرگوشیاں کر کے تجھ سے کچھ کہنا ہے، دل کی باتیں اکثر چپ رہ کر کہنا ہے۔
Sargoshiyan kar ke tujh se kuch kehna hai, dil ki baatein aksar chup reh kar kehna hai.
I wish to say something to you in whispers; often, heart’s words are best expressed in silence.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hwisprian" — to speak softly
First known use: 15th century
The word originated from Old English and has evolved in usage to describe quiet speech.