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buzz

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noun

Summen, Brummen; Gemurmel

A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.

Examples :

"The café buzzed with the low murmur of conversations. "

Das Café summte mit dem leisen Gemurmel von Gesprächen.

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noun

Geflüster, Gemunkel

Examples :

"The buzz about the upcoming school play was a whisper of excitement among the students. "

Das Geflüster über das kommende Schultheaterstück war ein Gemunkel der Aufregung unter den Schülern.

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noun

Summen, Brummen

The audible friction of voice consonants.

Examples :

"The buzz of the "b" and "p" sounds in "basketball" was noticeable during the coach's instructions. "

Das Summen der „b“- und „p“-Laute in „Basketball“ war während der Anweisungen des Trainers deutlich zu hören.

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noun

Rausch, Aufregung, Nervenkitzel

A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.

Examples :

"Still feeling the buzz from the coffee, he pushed through the last of the homework."

Immer noch berauscht vom Kaffee, quälte er sich durch die restlichen Hausaufgaben.

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noun

Anruf, E-Mail

A telephone call or e-mail.

Examples :

"I got a buzz from my sister about the family reunion. "

Ich habe einen Anruf von meiner Schwester wegen des Familientreffens bekommen.

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Gesprächsthema, Gerede, Gerücht

Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.

Examples :

"The latest buzz at school is about the new student's amazing talent for playing the violin. "

Das neueste Gesprächsthema in der Schule ist das erstaunliche Talent des neuen Schülers im Geigenspiel.

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verb

Summen, brummen

To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

Examples :

"The beekeeper's hive buzzed loudly as the bees worked. "

Der Bienenstock des Imkers summte laut, während die Bienen arbeiteten.

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verb

Emsig sein, sich beeilen

To show a high level of activity and haste (alluding to the common simile "busy as a bee"). Often in the colloquial imperative "Buzz off!"

Examples :

"The students were buzzing with excitement about the upcoming field trip. "

Die Schüler waren voller Aufregung wegen des bevorstehenden Ausflugs.

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verb

Flüstern, tuscheln, munkeln

To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an undertone; to spread, as a report, by whispers or secretly.

Examples :

"The students were buzzing about the surprise party for the teacher. "

Die Schüler tuschelten über die Überraschungsparty für den Lehrer.

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verb

Flüstern, tuscheln

To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.

Examples :

"The students were buzzing about the upcoming school dance, whispering excitedly in low voices. "

Die Schüler tuschelten über den bevorstehenden Schulball und flüsterten aufgeregt mit leisen Stimmen.

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verb

Tieffliegen, knapp überfliegen

To fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass.

Examples :

"The fighter jets buzzed low over the school playground during the air show. "

Die Kampfflugzeuge flogen während der Flugschau tief über den Schulhof.

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verb

Die Haare militärisch kurz schneiden

To cut the hair in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut.

Examples :

"My dad buzzed his hair short for his new job. "

Mein Vater hat sich für seinen neuen Job die Haare militärisch kurz schneiden lassen.

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verb

Exen, austrinken

To drink to the bottom.

Examples :

"He buzzed the juice box, leaving only a few drops. "

Er exte die Saftbox und ließ nur ein paar Tropfen übrig.

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verb

Jemanden anzurufen, anzuklingeln

To communicate with (a person) by means of a buzzer.

Examples :

"The teacher buzzed the student to come to the front of the classroom. "

Der Lehrer rief den Schüler, mit dem Summer, nach vorne im Klassenzimmer.

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