verb🔗ShareSchnurrenOf a cat, to make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented."The cat was purring loudly as I stroked its fur. "Die Katze schnurrte laut, als ich ihr Fell streichelte.animalsoundphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnurrenTo say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.""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.communicationlanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnurrenTo make a vibrating throaty sound, as from pleasure."He purred like a kitten when she massaged his neck."Er schnurrte wie ein Kätzchen, als sie seinen Nacken massierte.soundanimalsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchnurren(of an engine) To make a low and consistent rumbling sound."The old car was finally running, its engine purring softly. "Der alte Wagen lief endlich, sein Motor schnurrte sanft.soundvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnurrenA sound that purrs."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.soundanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKragenspielA traditional English sport in which two combatants hold each other by the collar while trying to kick each other's shin"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.sporttraditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading