rumbling
word · lemma: rumble
/ˈɹəmbəɫɪŋ/
RUHM-bling
/ɹˈʌmblɪŋ/
RUHM-bling
Definition
A deep, continuous, low sound like distant thunder. Can also refer to early signs of dissatisfaction or unrest in a group.
Usage & Nuances
"Rumblings" (plural) often means early signs of trouble or discontent ("rumblings of dissent"). A "rumbling stomach" means a hungry, noisy stomach. Can be noun, adjective, or verb form.
Spanish: estruendo - retumbarPortuguese (BR): estrondo - roncoPortuguese (PT): estrondo - roncoChinese (Simplified): 隆隆声Chinese (Traditional): 隆隆聲Hindi: गड़गड़ाहटArabic: هدير - قرقرةBengali: গর্জন - গুঁজন (অসন্তুষ্টি)Russian: гул - недовольство (скрытое)Japanese: ゴロゴロ - 不満の兆しVietnamese: rầm rì - tiếng ầm ầm - dấu hiệu bất mãnKorean: 우르렁거림 - 불만의 조짐Turkish: gümbürtü - huzursuzluk belirtisiUrdu: گڑگڑاہٹ - بے چینی کی آہٹIndonesian: gemuruh - tanda ketidakpuasan
Example Sentences
The volcano had been rumbling for weeks before it finally erupted.
natural
A low rumbling shook the ground as the earthquake began.
natural
We could hear the rumbling of thunder in the distance.
basic
My stomach was rumbling because I skipped lunch.
basic
The rumbling sound of the train woke me up.
basic
There were rumblings of discontent among the staff long before the strike.
natural