Zoeken
to purr
01
pruttelen, fluisteren
to talk in a low, soft voice, particularly to express contentment or to convey seductive charm
Intransitive
Example
In the dimly lit room, she purred seductively as she asked him to join her for a nightcap.
As they lounged by the fireplace, he regaled her with stories from his travels, his voice purring with passion for adventure.
When she confessed her feelings for him, her voice trembled with emotion, soft and purring with vulnerability.
02
grommen
(of cats) to make a prolonged low sound as a sign of content
Intransitive
Example
Whenever he scratched behind her ears, the calico cat would purr loudly.
The kitten nestled against its mother 's side, purring gently as it nursed, comforted by her presence.
Despite the rainy weather outside, the cat lay on the couch, purring contentedly as she dozed off to sleep.
03
grommen, vlot functioneren
(of a mechanical device) to function or move smoothly and quietly
Intransitive
Example
The espresso machine purred as it brewed the perfect cup of coffee.
The sewing machine hummed and purred as it stitched fabric together
With regular maintenance, the air conditioning unit purred quietly.
01
geronk, hum
a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
Voorbeeld
In the dimly lit room, she purred seductively as she asked him to join her for a nightcap.
As they lounged by the fireplace, he regaled her with stories from his travels, his voice purring with passion for adventure.
When she confessed her feelings for him, her voice trembled with emotion, soft and purring with vulnerability.
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