Level 6

속삭이다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '속삭이다' means 'to whisper' or 'to speak softly and quietly.' It is often used when someone wants to share something privately or gently without being overheard.

Common Contexts

You will hear '속삭이다' in intimate or quiet settings, such as sharing secrets, expressing affection, or in places where loud talking is inappropriate (like libraries).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 속삭이며 말하다: to speak while whispering, emphasizing the manner of speaking softly.
  • 귀에 속삭이다: to whisper into someone's ear, often used for secrets or intimate communication.
  • 사랑을 속삭이다: to whisper words of love, a romantic expression.

Register and Politeness

'속삭이다' is neutral in formality and can be used in both casual and formal contexts depending on the sentence structure.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '속삭이다' with simply '말하다' (to speak). Remember, '속삭이다' specifically implies speaking very quietly or softly, often to avoid being overheard.

Example Sentences

그녀는 내 귀에 속삭이며 비밀을 말했다.

Geunyeoneun nae gwie soksagimyeo bimil-eul malhaetda.

She whispered a secret into my ear.

도서관에서는 속삭이며 이야기해야 한다.

Doseogwaneseoneun soksagimyeo iyagihaeya handa.

In the library, you have to talk in whispers.

그들은 사랑을 속삭이며 밤하늘을 바라보았다.

Geudeureun sarang-eul soksagimyeo bam-haneul-eul baraboadatda.

They whispered words of love while looking at the night sky.