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 make a continuous low sound, like a bee or an electrical device(sound, animal or object)
a.to produce a buzzing sound (of bees, insects, machines, etc.)
Die Bienen summen im Garten.—The bees are buzzing in the garden.
2.to sing or make a melody with closed lips(sound, mouth or throat)
a.to hum a tune softly without opening the mouth fully
Sie summt leise ein Lied vor sich hin.—She is quietly humming a song 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.
