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raunen
German → American English
American English
whisper
leise und oft geheimnisvoll sprechen; flüstern
Sie raunte ihm im Dunkeln eine Warnung zu.Raunen is often used for a low, hushed, sometimes mysterious or ominous kind of whisper. It is less neutral than flüstern and appears often in literary or descriptive contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
What does raunen mean in English?
Raunen means to whisper, murmur, or speak in a hushed, often mysterious way.
Is raunen the same as flüstern?
They are similar, but raunen often sounds more poetic, mysterious, or ominous than flüstern.
How do you use raunen in a sentence?
Example: Er raunte ihr etwas ins Ohr. = He whispered something into her ear.