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kuiskata→ to whisperFinnish word meaning

"kuiskata" is a A2-level Finnish word meaning "to whisper". Below you can find 14 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.

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Example Sentences

The Emperor's New Clothes
A2Fairy Tales

The Emperor's New Clothes

Ihmiset alkoivat kuiskia toisilleen.

The people began to whisper to each other.

Visit to the Vet
A2Pets & Animals

Visit to the Vet

'Älä huoli, kaikki menee hyvin,' hän kuiskasi.

'Do not worry, everything will be okay,' she whispered.

The Accidental Reply All
A2Funny Mistakes

The Accidental Reply All

'David, näitkö mitä juuri teit?' hän kuiskasi.

'David, did you see what you just did?' she whispered.

Asking for Permission
A2Dialogue Practice

Asking for Permission

'Tom, haittaako jos lainaan kynääsi?' hän kuiskaa.

'Tom, do you mind if I borrow your pen?' she whispers.

Office Gossip
A2Work & Career

Office Gossip

'Kuulin, että esimiehemme herra Hansen lähtee yrityksestä,' Maria kuiskasi.

'I heard that our manager Mr. Hansen is leaving the company,' Maria whispered.

Sent to the Wrong Person
A2Funny Mistakes

Sent to the Wrong Person

'Voi ei!' hän kuiskasi.

'Oh no!' she whispered.

The Secret Garden
A2Classics Retold

The Secret Garden

'Täällä on salainen puutarha', Martha kuiskasi. 'Kukaan ei ole ollut siellä kymmeneen vuoteen.'

'There is a secret garden here,' Martha whispered. 'No one has been inside for ten years.'

The School Play
B1School & Education

The School Play

Emman paras ystävä Sophie tarttui hänen käsivarteensa ja kuiskasi: 'Sinun täytyy kokeilla!'

Emma's best friend Sophie grabbed her arm and whispered, 'You have to try out!'

Retirement Party
B1Celebrations

Retirement Party

He jatkoivat kuiskimista ja välttelivät katsekontaktia hänen kanssaan.

They kept whispering and avoiding eye contact with her.

Forgiving Someone
B1Relationships

Forgiving Someone

'Emma, en voi uskoa, että puhut todella minulle,' hän kuiskasi.

'Emma, I can't believe you're actually talking to me,' she whispered.

Making Amends
B1Relationships

Making Amends

'Muistitko kaiken tämän?' hän kuiskasi.

'You remembered all of this?' she whispered.

The Old Photograph
B1Mystery & Curiosity

The Old Photograph

'En ole nähnyt tätä yli seitsemäänkymmeneen vuoteen,' hän kuiskasi.

'I haven't seen this in over seventy years,' she whispered.

Facing a Fear
B1Relationships

Facing a Fear

'Ei se ole mitään', hän kuiskasi katsoen lautaselleen.

'It's nothing,' she whispered, looking down at her plate.

Making Peace
B1Relationships

Making Peace

'Anteeksi, etten ole käynyt useammin,' hän kuiskasi.

'I'm sorry I haven't visited more often,' she whispered.

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