VERB
summen/ˈzʊmən/to hum; to buzz
summen is a German verb that means to hum or to buzz. It is pronounced /ˈzʊmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "summte" and the past participle is "gesummt".
Definitions
1.to buzz; to make a low, continuous humming noise(sound made by insects, devices)
a.to produce a buzzing sound (by insects such as bees)
Bienen summen im Garten.—Bees are buzzing in the garden.
b.to make a humming sound (by machines or electronics)
Der Kühlschrank summt leise.—The refrigerator is humming softly.
2.to hum (a song or melody with closed lips)(song, melody, voice)
a.to sing quietly without words, using only the voice
Sie summt eine Melodie vor sich hin.—She is humming a melody to herself.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | summen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | summe |
| Present (du) | summst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | summt |
| Preterite (ich) | summte |
| Participle II | gesummt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | summte |
| Imperative (singular) | summe |
| Imperative (plural) | summt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "summen" mean in English?
- "summen" means to hum or to buzz. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "summen"?
- "summen" is pronounced /ˈzʊmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "summen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "summen" is "gesummt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "summen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "summen" becomes "summte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "summen"?
- "summen" is a verb in German.
