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Summen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Summen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to hum", "to buzz" or "hum". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Summen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: summen
- Simple past: summte
- Participle: gesummt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: feminine
- Singular: die Summe
- Plural: die Summer
Meanings of "Summen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To emit a continuous, soft sound, like an insect"
"Summen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To emit a continuous and soft sound, like that of an insect."
- Translation(s): to hum, to buzz
- Synonym(s): brummen, surren
- Related word(s): singen, tönen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Bienen summen um die Blumen.
- Er summt ein Lied, während er arbeitet.
- Der Kühlschrank summt leise in der Küche.
2.) "Continuous, soft sound, like an insect's buzz"
"Summen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Continuous and soft sound, similar to the buzzing of insects."
- Translation(s): hum, buzz (noun)
- Synonym(s): Brummen, Surren
- Related word(s): Geräusch, Klang
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ein leises Summen erfüllte den Raum.
- Das Summen der Bienen war beruhigend.
- Ich hörte ein Summen aus der Ferne.