hum

• Ein tiefes, gleichmäßiges, anhaltendes Geräusch, das oft von einer Maschine, einem Insekt oder einer Person mit geschlossenen Lippen gesungen wird.

A noun referring to a low, continuous, and steady sound, often produced by a machine, insect, or a person singing with closed lips.

1. Low continuous soundA2formal

   A low, steady, continuous sound, often made by machines, insects, or people.

   Brummen

   • The hum of the refrigerator kept him awake.
   • She could hear the hum of bees in the garden.
   • The room was filled with the quiet hum of conversation.

   Synonymebuzzdronemurmurpurrwhir

   Antonymequietsilencestillness

2. Activity or busynessB2informal

   A state of busy activity or lively movement.

   Betriebsamkeit

   • The hum of the city never stops.
   • The office was in a constant hum of activity.
   • He enjoyed the hum of the busy marketplace.

   Synonymeactivitybustlebuzzcommotionhustlelivelinessstir

   Antonymeinactivitystagnationstillness

• Verb, das das Summen oder Brummen bezeichnet, oft mit geschlossenen Lippen, oder sich in einem Zustand reger Aktivität befinden.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a low, continuous, buzzing sound, often with the lips closed, or to be in a state of busy activity.

1. Make a low soundA2formal

   To make a low, continuous, droning sound with the lips closed.

   Summen

   • She hummed a tune while cooking dinner.
   • The bees hummed around the flowers.
   • He hummed softly to himself as he worked.

   Synonymebuzzdronemurmurthrumwhir

2. Be active or busyB2informal

   To be full of activity or busy noise.

   Betriebsam sein

   • The office was humming with activity before the deadline.
   • The city hums with energy at night.
   • The factory hummed as workers completed their shifts.

   Synonymebustlebuzzswarmteemvibrate

3. Emit a low soundB1formal

   To produce a low, steady sound like a machine or engine.

   Brummen

   • The refrigerator hums quietly in the corner.
   • The engine hummed as the car idled.
   • The computer fan hummed softly.

   Synonymebuzzdronemurmurpurrwhirr