summen
hum
sing or make a tune with your mouth closed
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summen with Russian translation
summen usage examples
Малыш начинает тихо напевать.
Das Baby beginnt leise zu summen.
Она тихо напевает весёлую песню.
Sie summt ein fröhliches Lied.
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summen synonyms
What's the difference between summen / brummen / murmelnd singen / säuseln / summieren / murmeln
To make a low, deep buzzing or humming sound; more often used for insects, machines, or a low voice than for singing.
To sing very quietly, almost mumbling; it emphasizes an unclear, muffled way of singing.
To rustle, whisper, or sound very softly; usually used for wind or gentle sounds, not for humming as singing.
To add up or sum; this is a math term and does not mean to hum or sing softly.
To mutter or speak quietly under one's breath; it can be close to humming, but it usually refers to speech rather than a melody.
To sing quietly; this is the closest to 'hum', but it usually means actual singing rather than just making a monotone sound.
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How to pronounce summen and what this word means
summen means hum. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce summen
/ˈzʊmən/
summen translation
hum
summen examples
Das Baby beginnt leise zu summen.
summen transcription
/ˈzʊmən/
Questions about this word
summen meaning: what does it mean?
mit geschlossenem Mund eine Melodie singen oder machen
summen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
summen is pronounced as /ˈzʊmən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
summen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das Baby beginnt leise zu summen. Translation: Малыш начинает тихо напевать.
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