purring

UK
/ˈpɜː.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɜr.ɪŋ/
purringsubstantiv
Übersetzungen
The cat's purring was very soothing.
Мурлыканье кошки было очень успокаивающим.
Definitionen
The soft, continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat when it is content.
The cat's purring was a soothing sound as it lay curled up on the sofa.
purringgerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈpɜː.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɝː.rɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that emits a low, continuous, vibrating sound.
Definitionen
Emitting or characterized by a low, continuous, vibrating sound similar to a cat’s purr.
She rested her head against the purring engine.
purrverb

purring

Gerundium

purred
Präteritum
purred
Partizip Perfekt
purring
Gerundium
UK
/pɜː/
US
/pɜr/
Übersetzungen
The cat began to purr as soon as I started petting it.
Кошка начала мурлыкать, как только я начал её гладить.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
To make a low, continuous, vibrating sound, typically made by a cat when content.
The cat began to purr softly as it curled up on my lap.
To speak in a soft, low, and soothing voice.
She purred her approval as she listened to the music.
Of an engine, machine, or similar device: to run smoothly with a quiet, steady hum.
The well-tuned motorcycle purred as it cruised down the highway.
purrsubstantiv
Definitionen
A low, continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat, typically expressing contentment.
The cat's purr was soothing as it curled up on my lap.
A soft, continuous, low sound produced by an engine, machine, or person that resembles the sound made by a contented cat.
The gentle purr of the sports car could barely be heard from inside the house.
purrinterjektion
Definitionen
Used to represent the sound of a cat purring.
"Purr!" went the kitten as it rubbed against his leg.