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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSummen
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Summen
"Das Summen der Bienen war im ganzen Garten zu hören."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, typically made by insects such as bees.
"The low buzz of mosquitoes filled the humid evening air." - 2
A general sense of excitement, activity, or gossip surrounding a particular situation or person.
"There is a lot of buzz surrounding the release of the new smartphone."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'buzz' originates from the late 19th century, likely imitating the sound made by bees. It has evolved to encompass various meanings, including a sense of excitement or a low humming sound.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Buzz" is said worldwide
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bourdonnement
Transliteration: bourdonnement
"Le bourdonnement des abeilles régnait dans le jardin."
Summen
Transliteration: Summen
"Das Summen der Bienen war im ganzen Garten zu hören."
ronzio
Transliteration: ronzio
"Il ronzio delle api si sentiva in tutto il giardino."
zumbido
Transliteration: zumbido
"El zumbido de las abejas se escuchaba en todo el jardín."
zunido
Transliteration: zunido
"O zunido das abelhas podia ser ouvido por todo o jardim."
भिनभिनाहट
Transliteration: bhinbhinahat
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"बाग में मधुमक्खियों की भिनभिनाहट सुनाई दे रही थी।"
嗡嗡声
Transliteration: wēng wēng shēng
Script: 中文汉字
"花园里到处都是蜜蜂的嗡嗡声。"
윙윙거림
Transliteration: wingwinggeorim
Script: 한국어 한글
"정원 전체에 벌들의 윙윙거림이 울려 퍼졌다."
羽音
Transliteration: haoto
Script: 日本語
"庭中にはちの羽音が響き渡っていた。"
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