Hummed Meaning in English
word · lemma: hum
ˈhəm
HUHMD
hˈʌmd
HUMD
Definition
Made a low, continuous sound, often without opening your mouth; can mean singing a tune softly or the gentle noise made by something like a machine or insect.
Usage & Nuances
"Hummed" is past tense of "hum." Common for describing soft singing (“She hummed a song”) or background noise (“The fridge hummed”). Often gentle and wordless. Not to be confused with "sing" (words and tune) or "buzzed" (stronger, sharp noises).
Spanish: tarareó - zumbóPortuguese (BR): cantouolar (baixo) - zuniuPortuguese (PT): cantarolou (baixo) - zumbiuChinese (Simplified): 哼唱 - 嗡嗡作响Chinese (Traditional): 哼唱 - 嗡嗡作響Hindi: गुनगुनाया - भनभनायाArabic: دندن - أزَّBengali: গুনগুন করেছিল - মৃদু শব্দ করেছিলRussian: гудел - напевалJapanese: ハミングした - 低く鳴ったVietnamese: ngân nga - kêu vo veKorean: 흥얼거렸다 - 윙윙거렸다Turkish: mırıldandı - uğuldadıUrdu: گنگنایا - ہلکی آواز میں گایاIndonesian: bersenandung - mendengung
Example Sentences
She hummed her favorite tune while cooking.
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The fridge hummed quietly in the kitchen.
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He hummed as he walked down the street.
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She absentmindedly hummed a lullaby to calm her baby.
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The engine hummed steadily during the whole trip.
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Everyone in the audience hummed along to the catchy chorus.
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