No. 18,332 in Russian
шумело
"Шумело" means "was making noise" or "was rumbling" in English.
In a sentence
Ветер шумел в деревьях, создавая сказочную атмосферу.
The wind rustled in the trees, creating a magical atmosphere.
In this sentence, 'шумел' describes the action of the wind making a rustling or sound among the trees.
На улице шумело море людей, обсуждающих концерт.
In the street, a sea of people was bustling, discussing the concert.
Here, 'шумело' refers to the collective noise or bustle emanated by a crowd of people.
Радио шумело так громко, что нельзя было расслышать слова.
The radio was making noise so loudly that the words couldn't be discerned.
In this usage, 'шумело' indicates that the radio was emitting a loud, indistinct noise.
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