Schnurren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schnurren" is used as verb with the meaning of "purr", "hum" or "whir".

Essential properties of "schnurren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: schnurren
Simple past: schnurrte
Participle: geschnurrt

regularintransitive

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 "schnurren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make a soft, vibrating sound (like a cat)"

Definition: "To emit a soft, vibrating sound, like a content cat."
Translation(s): purr
Synonym(s): brummen, summen
Related word(s): Katze, Geräusch

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Katze begann zu schnurren, als ich sie streichelte.The cat began to purr when I stroked it.
Wenn er glücklich ist, kann man ihn leise schnurren hören.When he's happy, you can hear him purr softly.
Der Motor des alten Autos klang fast wie ein schnurren.The old car's engine almost sounded like a purr.

2.) "To make a continuous, soft humming sound"

Definition: "To produce a continuous, soft sound, like a running engine."
Translation(s): hum, whir, drone
Synonym(s): brummen, summen
Related word(s): Motor, Geräusch

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Kühlschrank begann leise zu schnurren.The refrigerator began to hum softly.
Man konnte das Flugzeug am Himmel schnurren hören.You could hear the airplane humming in the sky.
Der Ventilator schnurrte die ganze Nacht leise.The fan hummed softly all night.

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