mumble

• Ein leises, undeutliches oder gedämpftes Sprechen, oft im Flüsterton oder zögerlich hervorgebracht; auch ein unverständliches Murmeln.

A noun referring to a soft, indistinct, or low utterance, often made when speaking quietly or with hesitation.

1. Indistinct speechB1informal

   A soft, unclear, or low utterance that is difficult to hear or understand.

   Gemurmel

   • He spoke in a mumble, so I couldn't catch his name.
   • Her reply was just a mumble, barely audible.
   • The teacher asked him to stop his mumble and speak clearly.

   Synonymemumblingmurmurmurmuringmutterundertone

   Antonymearticulationclarityenunciation

• Deutsches Verb, das beschreibt, dass jemand leise, undeutlich oder unverständlich spricht, oft mit halb geschlossenem Mund oder genuschelt.

A verb used to describe speaking in a low, unclear, or indistinct manner, often with the mouth partly closed.

1. Speak unclearlyB1informal

   To speak in a quiet, unclear way, often with the mouth partly closed, making it hard to understand.

   Nuscheln

   • He mumbled something under his breath and walked away.
   • She was so tired she could only mumble her answers.
   • Stop mumbling and speak clearly so everyone can hear you.

   Synonymebabbledronegarblemurmurmutterslur

   Antonymearticulateenunciate

2. Chew without teethB2informal

   To chew food slowly and with difficulty, especially when having no teeth.

   Zahnlos kauen

   • The old dog mumbled his food for a long time.
   • Without his dentures, he could only mumble the soft bread.
   • The baby mumbled the biscuit with her gums.

   Synonymegum