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mutter

/ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/

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noun

Gemurmel, Geflüster

A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering.

Examples :

"The prisoners were docile, and accepted their lot with barely a mutter."

Die Gefangenen waren fügsam und akzeptierten ihr Schicksal kaum murrend.

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verb

Murmeln, brummen

To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.

Examples :

"The beggar muttered words of thanks, as passersby dropped coins in his cup."

Der Bettler murmelte Dankesworte, als Passanten Münzen in seinen Becher warfen.

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verb

Murmeln, brummeln

To speak softly and incoherently, or with imperfect articulations.

Examples :

"The asylum inmate muttered some doggerel about chains and pains to himself, over and over."

Der Insasse der Anstalt murmelte immer wieder vor sich hin ein paar schlechte Verse über Ketten und Schmerzen.

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verb

Murmeln, brummen

To make a sound with a low, rumbling noise.

Examples :

"The old man muttered a complaint about the loud music. "

Der alte Mann murmelte eine Beschwerde über die laute Musik.

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noun

Erbsen

(Indian cuisine) Peas.

Examples :

"The chef added a generous portion of mutter to the curry. "

Der Koch fügte dem Curry eine großzügige Portion Erbsen hinzu.