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purring

/ˈpɜːrɪŋ/ /ˈpɜːrɪŋɡ/

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verb

Schnurren

Of a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

Examples :

"The cat was purring loudly as I stroked its fur. "

Die Katze schnurrte laut, als ich ihr Fell streichelte.

animal sound physiology

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verb

Schnurren

To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

Examples :

""The actress, trying to get the director to agree to her idea, was purring sweet compliments about his brilliant vision." "

Die Schauspielerin schnurrte süße Komplimente über seine brillante Vision, um den Regisseur dazu zu bringen, ihrer Idee zuzustimmen.

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verb

Schnurren

To make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure.

Examples :

"He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."

Er schnurrte wie ein Kätzchen, als sie seinen Nacken massierte.

sound animal sensation

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verb

Schnurren

(of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound.

Examples :

"The old car was finally running, its engine purring softly. "

Der alte Wagen lief endlich, sein Motor schnurrte sanft.

sound vehicle machine

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noun

Schnurren

A sound that purrs.

Examples :

"The kitten's purring was so loud, I could feel the vibrations on my lap. "

Das Schnurren des Kätzchens war so laut, dass ich die Vibrationen auf meinem Schoß spüren konnte.

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noun

Kragenspiel

A traditional English sport in which two combatants hold each other by the collar while trying to kick each other's shin

Examples :

"The village's annual "Purring" competition drew a large crowd eager to witness the brutal shinkicking matches. "

Der jährliche „Kragenspiel“-Wettbewerb des Dorfes zog eine große Menschenmenge an, die begierig darauf war, die brutalen Schienbeinkampf-Matches zu sehen.

sport tradition action