Whirs Meaning in English
word · lemma: whir
wɝːz
WURZ
wˈɜːz
WURZ
Definition
To make a low, continuous, and usually fast spinning or buzzing sound, like a fan or small motor. Often used for machines or insects.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes a mechanical or electronic sound, not a human one. Common with nouns like 'fan', 'machine', 'drone', and 'engine'. 'Whirs' is the third-person singular present form; the base is 'whir'. Not as strong as 'roar' or 'rattle'.
Spanish: zumbar - ronronear (máquina)Portuguese (BR): zumbir - ronronar (máquina)Portuguese (PT): zumbir - ronronar (máquina)Chinese (Simplified): 嗡嗡响Chinese (Traditional): 嗡嗡響Hindi: घुँघरू घनघनाना - झंकार करना (मशीन)Arabic: يطنّ - يصدر أزيزاًBengali: ঘোঁ ঘোঁ করে - ঘুরঘুর করেRussian: жужжит - гудитJapanese: ブーンと鳴るVietnamese: kêu vo vo - kêu ù ùKorean: 윙윙거린다 - 웅웅거린다Turkish: vızıldar - uğuldarUrdu: گنگناتا ہے - بھن بھن کرتا ہےIndonesian: berdengung
Example Sentences
The fan whirs all night while I sleep.
basic
Her computer whirs when it starts up.
basic
The tiny drone whirs above the park.
basic
My old fridge whirs loudly every few minutes.
natural
As the elevator rises, the motor whirs quietly.
natural
The bakery is quiet except for the mixer that whirs in the corner.
natural