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buzz

buzz

Meaning of buzz

English

to make a low, continuous humming sound, as an insect does

Deutsch

ein gleichmäßiges Geräusch machen wie eine Fliege oder Mücke

buzz

Pronunciation

British English
/bʌz/
American English
/bʌz/

buzz with German translation

buzz usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

In the summer, the bees buzz in the yard.

Im Sommer surren die Bienen im Garten.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The mosquito buzzed softly next to my ear.

Die Mücke surrte leise neben meinem Ohr.

buzz synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between buzz, drone, and whirr

D
🇬🇧English
drone

Low monotonous sound for a long time

B1often

ENA drone of bees filled the garden.

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W
🇬🇧English
whirr

Sound of something spinning fast

B1rare word

ENThe moth's wings whirred as it flew.

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buzz belongs to the topic "Insects →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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buzz meaning: what does it mean?

to make a low, continuous humming sound, as an insect does

buzz pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

buzz is pronounced as /bʌz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

buzz definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Im Sommer surren die Bienen im Garten. Translation: In the summer, the bees buzz in the yard.

Is buzz part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, buzz can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is buzz part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, buzz can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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