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hum in Swedish

hum in Swedish is nynna, gnola — hum means to sing a tune with your lips closed, without forming words.

hum in Swedish

nynna
verb
(intransitive) To make a sound from the vocal cords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.
gnola
verb
(intransitive) To make a sound from the vocal cords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.

What does "hum" mean?

  1. verb To sing a tune with your lips closed, without forming words.
    "She hummed a lullaby as she rocked the baby to sleep."
  2. verb To make a low, steady, continuous sound.
    "The refrigerator hummed quietly in the kitchen."
  3. noun A low, steady, continuous sound.
    "The hum of the air conditioner made it hard to sleep."
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hum in a sentence

  • She hummed a lullaby as she rocked the baby to sleep.
  • He hummed along to the radio while driving.
  • The refrigerator hummed quietly in the kitchen.
  • Bees hummed lazily around the flowerbed.

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What is "hum" in Swedish?

"hum" in Swedish is nynna, gnola. hum means: To sing a tune with your lips closed, without forming words.

How do you use "hum" in a sentence?

Example: "She hummed a lullaby as she rocked the baby to sleep." In Swedish, "hum" is nynna, gnola.

Are there other ways to say "hum" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "hum": nynna, gnola.

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