No. 13,526 in German
brummt
"Brummt" means "hums" or "buzzes."
In a sentence
Der Kühlschrank brummt leise in der Küche.
The refrigerator hums quietly in the kitchen.
Describes the sound the refrigerator makes, expressing a repetitive humming noise.
Unser Hund brummt ärgerlich, wenn er gestört wird.
Our dog growls angrily when he is disturbed.
Indicates the growling sound the dog makes, expressing annoyance.
Es brummt in meinem Kopf, weil ich so müde bin.
My head is buzzing because I am so tired.
Describes the internal sensation akin to a buzzing sound in the head, often due to tiredness or stress.
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