When to use to whisper in Korean
Korean: 속삭이다[ sok-sak-i-da ]
When to use it
To whisper (속삭이다) means to speak very quietly, so only someone close can hear you. People whisper when they do not want others to hear, or when they want to be gentle and quiet. You can use it for secrets, quiet places, or soft words to someone.
Example sentences
엄마는 아기에게 조용히 속삭였어요.
Mom whispered softly to the baby.
도서관에서 친구가 제게 속삭였어요.
My friend whispered to me in the library.
그는 공원에서 내 이름을 속삭였어요.
He whispered my name in the park.
선생님이 시험 전에 "긴장하지 마"라고 속삭였어요.
The teacher whispered, "Don't be nervous," before the test.
가게에서 친구가 "이거 싸요"라고 속삭였어요.
My friend whispered, "This is cheap," in the store.
비행기에서 아빠가 "이제 잘 시간이야"라고 속삭였어요.
Dad whispered, "It's time to sleep now," on the plane.