murmur

A noun referring to a low, continuous, indistinct sound, often made by people speaking softly or by a gentle flow of water or air.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее низкий, непрерывный, неотчётливый звук, часто издаваемый людьми, говорящими шёпотом, или мягким потоком воды или воздуха.esSustantivo que designa un sonido bajo, continuo y poco claro, a menudo producido por personas que hablan en voz baja, o por un suave fluir de agua o aire.frNom désignant un son faible, continu et indistinct, souvent émis par des personnes qui parlent à voix basse, ou par un écoulement doux d'eau ou d'air.deEin leises, anhaltendes, undeutliches Geräusch, oft von flüsternden oder leise sprechenden Menschen oder von sanft fließendem Wasser oder Wind erzeugt. Auch das leise, unaufhörliche Klagen oder Raunen einer Menschenmenge.ptSubstantivo que designa um som baixo, contínuo e pouco nítido, frequentemente produzido por pessoas falando em voz baixa ou por um fluxo suave de água, vento ou folhas.zh指低沉、连续、模糊不清的声音，常由人低声说话或轻柔的水流、气流发出。arاسم يدل على صوت منخفض متصل غير واضح، يصدر عادة عن أشخاص يتحدثون همسًا أو عن تدفق هادئ للماء أو الهواء.

1. Low continuous sound B2 formal

   A soft, indistinct, and continuous sound, often made by people speaking quietly or by a distant source.

   • The murmur of the crowd filled the hall.
   • She could hear the gentle murmur of the stream.
   • A low murmur of conversation came from the next room.

   ruШёпотessonido bajo y continuofrmurmuredeMurmelnptMurmúriozh低语声arهمس

   المرادفات: buzzdronehummumblemutterrustleundertonewhisper

2. Phonetic sound C2 formal

   A vowel-like sound, such as a schwa, that occurs incidentally during the pronunciation of a consonant.

   • In some dialects, a murmur can be heard after certain consonants.
   • The phonetician noted the presence of a murmur in the speaker's pronunciation.
   • This consonant is often followed by a brief murmur.

   ruПризвукessonido vocálico incidentalfrMurmure phonétiquedeMurmelvokalptVogal incidentalzh元音性杂音arصوت مصاحب

3. Heart murmur B2 formal medical

   An abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat, often indicating a potential issue with the heart valves.

   • The doctor detected a heart murmur during the routine checkup.
   • A heart murmur can be harmless or a sign of a more serious condition.
   • Further tests were ordered to evaluate the murmur.

   ruШум в сердцеesSoplo cardíacofrSouffle cardiaquedeHerzgeräuschptSopro cardíacozh心脏杂音arلغط القلب

4. Muffled complaint B2 formal

   A complaint or expression of dissatisfaction uttered in a low, indistinct tone.

   • There were murmurs of discontent among the employees.
   • He ignored the murmurs of protest from the audience.
   • A murmur of disapproval spread through the crowd.

   ruПриглушённая жалобаesqueja sordafrPlainte sourdedeGedämpfte BeschwerdeptQueixa em voz baixazh低声抱怨arتذمّر مكتوم

   المرادفات: complaintgrumblemoanmutterwhine

• murmurs plural form
• murmurs' possessive plural form
• murmur's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking softly or indistinctly, often expressing discontent or making a low, continuous sound.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия говорения тихо или невнятно, часто выражающего недовольство или издающего низкий, непрерывный звук.esVerbo que designa la acción de hablar en voz baja o de forma poco clara, a menudo expresando descontento, o de emitir un sonido bajo y continuo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de parler à voix basse ou de façon indistincte, souvent pour exprimer un mécontentement, ou encore de produire un son doux et continu.deVerb, das leises oder undeutliches Sprechen bezeichnet, oft Unzufriedenheit ausdrückend oder einen tiefen, gleichmäßigen Ton wie von Wasser erzeugend.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de falar baixo ou de forma pouco clara, muitas vezes expressando descontentamento, ou de produzir um som baixo e contínuo.zh动词，表示低声或含混地说话，常表达不满，也可指发出低沉连续的声音。arفعل يدل على الكلام بصوت منخفض وغير واضح، وغالباً ما يعبر عن التذمر أو الاستياء، كما يستخدم لوصف الصوت المنخفض المستمر كخرير الماء أو حفيف الأوراق.

1. Speak softly or indistinctly B1 formal

   To make a low, continuous, and often unclear sound, especially when speaking.

   • She murmured a reply, barely audible.
   • He murmured something under his breath.
   • The crowd murmured in agreement.

   ruБормотатьesmurmurarfrmurmurerdeMurmelnptMurmurarzh低语arتمتمة

   المرادفات: grumblemumblemutterwhisper

   الأضداد: bellowcryroarscreamshoutyell

2. Complain quietly B2 informal

   To express dissatisfaction or discontent in a low, subdued voice.

   • The workers murmured about the new policy.
   • He murmured complaints about the service.
   • They murmured among themselves, unhappy with the decision.

   ruВорчатьesquejarse en voz bajafrse plaindre à voix bassedeMurrenptResmungarzh低声抱怨arالتذمر

   المرادفات: complaingrumblemoanmutterwhine

   الأضداد: applaudcheercommendpraise

• murmured past participle
• murmured past simple
• murmuring present participle
• murmurs third person singular