No. 6,347 in German
drohnen
To drone; to make a monotonous, low, continuous sound.
In a sentence
Die Drohnen fliegen über das Feld.
The drones are flying over the field.
Here, 'Drohnen' refers to unmanned aerial vehicles, showcasing the technological and surveillance aspect of the term.
Eine monotone Stimme kann drohnen und Aufmerksamkeit verlieren.
A monotonous voice can drone and lose attention.
In this usage, 'drohnen' describes making a continuous, dull sound, often monotonous, used metaphorically for boring speech.
Die Bienen drohnen laut im Garten.
The bees are droning loudly in the garden.
Here, 'drohnen' refers to the sound produced by bees, typically a buzzing or humming noise, illustrating the natural context of the term.
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