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Swedish frequency list

No. 12,925 in Swedish

surra

"Surra" means "to buzz" or "to hum."

In a sentence

  • Jag hörde en fluga surra i rummet.

    I heard a fly buzzing in the room.

    The word 'surra' here refers to the sound a fly makes, implying buzzing or a small humming noise.

  • Jag hjälpte till att surra lasten på bilen.

    I helped secure the load on the car.

    The word 'surra' in this context means to tie down or secure an object firmly, especially in transportation.

  • Barnen började surra av nyfikenhet när läraren ställde en fråga.

    The children started chatting eagerly when the teacher asked a question.

    The word 'surra' is used to describe excited chatter or murmuring among a group of people.

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