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buzzing

/ˈbʌzɪŋ/

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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 bee was buzzing around the flower. "

Die Biene summte um die Blume herum.

sound animal insect

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verb

Eifrig sein, geschäftig sein

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 office was buzzing with activity as everyone rushed to meet the deadline. "

Das Büro war voller Aktivität, als sich alle beeilten, den Abgabetermin einzuhalten.

action language word sound insect communication

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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 rumors about a surprise test. "

Die Schüler tuschelten über einen überraschenden Test.

communication language story sound media

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verb

Summen, tuscheln

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

Examples :

"The students were buzzing quietly about the upcoming test, trying to share answers without the teacher noticing. "

Die Schüler tuschelten leise über die bevorstehende Prüfung und versuchten, Antworten auszutauschen, ohne dass der Lehrer es bemerkte.

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verb

In geringer Höhe überfliegen

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

Examples :

"The pilot was buzzing the airfield, showing off his plane to the crowd below. "

Der Pilot überflog den Flugplatz in geringer Höhe und präsentierte der Menge unten sein Flugzeug.

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verb

Die Haare kurz schneiden, militärisch schneiden

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

Examples :

"He decided to save money and started buzzing his own hair at home. "

Er beschloss, Geld zu sparen und begann, sich zu Hause die Haare kurz zu schneiden.

appearance style body

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verb

Exen, austrinken

To drink to the bottom.

Examples :

"He was so thirsty after the game that he buzzed his water bottle in one gulp. "

Er hatte nach dem Spiel so einen Durst, dass er seine Wasserflasche in einem Zug exte.

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verb

Jemanden anzurufen

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

Examples :

"I was running late, so I buzzed my boss from the lobby to let her know I had arrived. "

Ich war zu spät dran, also rief ich meinen Chef von der Lobby aus an, um sie wissen zu lassen, dass ich angekommen war.

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noun

Summen, Brummen

The action of the verb to buzz.

Examples :

"The buzzing of the bee distracted me from my reading. "

Das Summen der Biene lenkte mich vom Lesen ab.

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noun

Summen, Brummen

The sound produced by something that buzzes.

Examples :

"I can hear buzzing coming from the television."

Ich kann ein Summen vom Fernseher hören.