brumm
The English word "vroom" can be translated into German as brumm.
brumm is an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound of a car engine.
Meaning: the sound of a sports car’s engine (intj)
Which one should you use?
While brumm captures the steady sound of a car engine, the term Knattern refers to the rattling or chattering sound of an engine, particularly motorcycles.
Did you know?
- In German, the word brumm is also the root for the adjective brummig, which describes a person who is in a bad mood or acting 'grumpy'.
- The German word brummen can also be used figuratively to mean that a business or a machine is 'running' or 'operating' successfully.
- The term Brummbär combines the sound of a humming engine with the word for 'bear' to describe a grumbling person.
Examples in context
- Wow, hör mal, wie laut das Auto brummt!Wow, listen to how loudly the car is rumbling!
Example conversation
Maximilian is playing with a toy car in front of Hannah.
- MaximilianSchau mal, Hannah! Brumm brumm!Look, Hannah! Vroom vroom!
- HannahDas Auto fährt sehr schnell.The car is driving very fast.
- MaximilianBrumm! Es gewinnt das Rennen!Vroom! It wins the race!
- HannahGut gemacht, Maximilian!Well done, Maximilian!
