szeptać
to whisper
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈʂɛptat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Szeptać' is inherently romantic in Polish — whispering is associated with intimacy, secrets shared between lovers, and private declarations. 'Szeptać słodkie słówka' (to whisper sweet words) is a classic romantic phrase. The onomatopoeic quality of the word itself — the soft 'sz' sound — mirrors the hushed intimacy it describes.
📝 Example Sentences
Szeptał jej do ucha słowa miłości.
He whispered words of love into her ear.
Szeptała jego imię w ciemności.
She whispered his name in the darkness.