Vocabulary

소곤거리다

whisper, murmur

Meaning

소곤거리다 : whisper, murmur. Speak quietly, often repeatedly or among several people.

Why this form?

속삭이다 — “whisper” can be intimate or directed to someone; 소곤거리다 suggests repeated low-voiced talk.

Forms not to confuse

속삭이다

귀에 속삭였어요. — He whispered in my ear.

Examples

다들 자기들끼리 소곤거리기 시작한다. — They all begin whispering among themselves.

아이들이 복도에서 소곤거려요. — The children whisper in the hallway.

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