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Brummen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Brummen" is used as verb with the meaning of "hum", "buzz" or "drone".
Essential properties of "brummen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: brummen
- Simple past: brummte
- Participle: gebrummt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "brummen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To hum or buzz"
- Definition: "To emit a low, continuous sound, like a hum or buzz."
- Translation(s): hum, buzz, drone, growl
- Synonym(s): summen, murren
- Antonym(s): schweigen
- Related word(s): brummig, Brummen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Motor brummt leise im Hintergrund.
- Die Bienen brummen um die Blumen.
- Er brummte vor sich hin, als er arbeitete.
2.) "To grumble or mutter"
- Definition: "To speak in a low, grumbling voice, often due to discontent."
- Translation(s): grumble, mutter, mumble
- Synonym(s): murren, knurren
- Antonym(s): jubeln
- Related word(s): brummig, brummeln
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er brummte etwas Unverständliches.
- Sie brummte vor sich hin, als sie das Zimmer verließ.
- Der alte Mann brummte über das Wetter.
3.) "To be in prison (colloquial)"
- Definition: "To be in prison, used colloquially in Germany."
- Translation(s): be in jail, be in prison, do time
- Synonym(s): sitzen
- Related word(s): Gefängnis, Haft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er brummt seit zwei Jahren wegen Diebstahls.
- Sie brummt für ein Verbrechen, das sie nicht begangen hat.
- Der Verbrecher brummt noch lange Zeit.