กระซิบ
whisper
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- 1 whisper、say quietly
This means to speak very softly so that only someone nearby can hear. It is used for whispering secrets, speaking quietly, or saying something close to someone’s ear.
whisper、say quietly
To say something in a low voice, usually so only a nearby person can hear it.
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เขากระซิบกับฉัน khǎw krasíp kàp chǎn He whispered to me. เขากระซิบกับฉัน details
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แม่กระซิบข้างหูลูก mɛ̂ɛ krasíp khâaŋ hǔu lûuk The mother whispered in her child’s ear. แม่กระซิบข้างหูลูก details
Learning notes
Explanation
กระซิบ is not just about speaking quietly; it often implies speaking close to someone so only that person can hear. Common patterns include กระซิบกับ + person, กระซิบว่า + quoted content, and กระซิบข้างหู for whispering near someone’s ear. The word is neutral, but context can make it feel intimate, secretive, or suspicious.
Usage
It is common in places where people need to keep quiet, such as libraries, cinemas, meetings, or exam rooms. It is also used when sharing a secret, speaking into someone’s ear, or saying something softly to someone close.
Caution
If you only mean “speak softly,” พูดเบา ๆ may be more natural. กระซิบกัน, “whispering to each other,” can sound rude or suspicious in front of other people.