schnurren
Translation
to purr, to whir, to hum
Examples
Die Katze schnurrt zufrieden.
The cat is purring contentedly.
Der Motor des Autos schnurrt leise.
The car's engine is humming quietly.
Grammar Patterns
schnurren to purr, to hum The engine schnurrt.
Similar Words
brummen (to hum), summen (to buzz)
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound a cat or engine makes.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cat purring, making a continuous 'schnurrrrr' sound. It sounds like the action itself.