No. 9,990 in Swedish
hum
A faint sound or murmur.
In a sentence
Jag hörde ett lågt hum från maskinen.
I heard a low hum from the machine.
In this sentence, 'hum' is used to describe a continuous low sound, often produced by a machine or electrical device.
Hans hum om saken var inte helt övertygande.
His hum about the matter was not entirely convincing.
Here, 'hum' refers to vague or indistinct speech or expression, used figuratively.
Hon humade försiktigt en melodi.
She hummed a melody softly.
In this context, 'hum' describes the act of producing a melody using one's voice without forming clear words.
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