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whirr in German

whirr in German is surren — whirr means to make something move or shake while producing a low buzzing noise.

whirr in German

surren
verb
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.

What does "whirr" mean?

  1. verb To make something move or shake while producing a low buzzing noise.
  2. verb To produce a hissing, buzzing or droning noise.
    "In a city where media companies and hospitals have armed guards, this accessibility is unusual. Inside, drivers sit and chat in between shifts, the overhead fan whirring and causing the dim electric light to flicker over their faces."
  3. verb To make something produce that kind of buzzing noise.
  4. verb (of a panther) To produce a low rumbling sound in the throat when contented, similar to a cat's purr.
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whirr in a sentence

  • In a city where media companies and hospitals have armed guards, this accessibility is unusual. Inside, drivers sit and chat in between shifts, the overhead fan whirring and causing the dim electric light to flicker over their faces.

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What is "whirr" in German?
"whirr" in German is surren. whirr means: To make something move or shake while producing a low buzzing noise.
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