fluisteren→ to whisperDutch word meaning
"fluisteren" is a A2-level Dutch word meaning "to whisper". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences
The Emperor's New Clothes
De mensen begonnen tegen elkaar te fluisteren.
The people began to whisper to each other.
Visit to the Vet
'Maak je geen zorgen, alles komt goed,' fluisterde ze.
'Do not worry, everything will be okay,' she whispered.
The Accidental Reply All
'David, heb je gezien wat je net deed?' fluisterde ze.
'David, did you see what you just did?' she whispered.
Asking for Permission
'Tom, vind je het erg als ik je pen leen?' fluistert ze.
'Tom, do you mind if I borrow your pen?' she whispers.
Office Gossip
'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.
Sent to the Wrong Person
'Oh nee!' fluisterde ze.
'Oh no!' she whispered.
The School Play
Emma's beste vriendin Sophie pakte haar arm en fluisterde: 'Je moet auditie doen!'
Emma's best friend Sophie grabbed her arm and whispered, 'You have to try out!'
Retirement Party
Ze bleven fluisteren en vermeden oogcontact met haar.
They kept whispering and avoiding eye contact with her.
Forgiving Someone
'Emma, ik kan niet geloven dat je echt met me praat,' fluisterde ze.
'Emma, I can't believe you're actually talking to me,' she whispered.
Making Amends
'Je herinnerde je dit allemaal?' fluisterde ze.
'You remembered all of this?' she whispered.