No. 15,155 in German
summt
"Summt" means "hums."
In a sentence
Die Biene summt um die Blume.
The bee is buzzing around the flower.
The verb 'summt' here is used to describe the sound made by the bee, highlighting its movement and natural behavior.
Das Handy summt leise auf dem Tisch.
The cellphone buzzes quietly on the table.
'Summt' is employed to describe the quiet vibrating noise produced by the cellphone, conveying an auditory presence without overwhelming intensity.
Er summt ein Lied vor sich hin.
He hums a song to himself.
In this instance, 'summt' conveys the gentle act of producing a tune or melody vocally at a low volume, indicating personal engagement with music.
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