Warbling Meaning in English
word · lemma: warble
ˈwɔɹbəɫɪŋ/, /ˈwɔɹbɫɪŋ
WAR-bling
wˈɔːblɪŋ
WAW-bling
Definition
A soft, high, musical singing or sound usually made by birds, but can also refer to people singing in a light, trilling voice.
Usage & Nuances
Most often describes bird song, especially pleasant or elaborate ones. Sometimes used for humans, usually when describing light, melodic, playful singing or humming. It is poetic/literary, not used in daily conversation about people.
Spanish: trinado - canto melodioso (de pájaro)Portuguese (BR): gorjeio - canto melodioso (de pássaro)Portuguese (PT): gorjeio - canto melodioso (de pássaro)Chinese (Simplified): 啭鸣 - 婉转歌唱Chinese (Traditional): 囀鳴 - 婉轉歌唱Hindi: गुनगुनाहट - मीठा गाना (पक्षी का)Arabic: تغريدBengali: কূজন - মিষ্টি সুরেলা গান (পাখি বা মানুষ)Russian: трезвон - щебет (птиц) - переливчатое пение (поэтично)Japanese: さえずり - 軽やかな歌声Vietnamese: hót líu lo - hát ngân nga nhẹ nhàngKorean: 지저귐 - 명랑하게 노래함Turkish: cıvıldama - tatlı nağmeUrdu: چہچاہٹ - سریلی گنگناہٹIndonesian: berkicau - bernyanyi merdu
Example Sentences
We heard the birds warbling in the morning.
basic
A sweet warbling came from the tree.
basic
The robin is warbling on the fence.
basic
Her voice had a warbling quality as she sang the lullaby.
natural
They fell asleep listening to the gentle warbling outside their window.
natural
The park was filled with the sound of birds warbling after the rain.
natural