fluisteren→ to whisperDutch word meaning
"fluisteren" is an A2-level Dutch word meaning "to whisper". Below you can find 14 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
14 stories
Example Sentences
De nieuwe kleren van de keizer
De mensen begonnen tegen elkaar te fluisteren.
The people began to whisper to each other.
Bezoek aan de dierenarts
'Maak je geen zorgen, alles komt goed,' fluisterde ze.
'Do not worry, everything will be okay,' she whispered.
De onbedoelde antwoord aan iedereen
'David, heb je gezien wat je net deed?' fluisterde ze.
'David, did you see what you just did?' she whispered.
Om toestemming vragen
'Tom, vind je het erg als ik je pen leen?' fluistert ze.
'Tom, do you mind if I borrow your pen?' she whispers.
Kantoorroddels
'Ik hoorde dat onze manager meneer Hansen het bedrijf verlaat,' fluisterde Maria.
'I heard that our manager Mr. Hansen is leaving the company,' Maria whispered.
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