Zoeken
to hiss
01
sissen, fluiten
to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth
Intransitive
Example
In the quiet night, the snake hissed menacingly in the grass.
The steam from the pot continued to hiss as it cooked the vegetables.
The tire began to hiss as air slowly leaked out.
02
zissen, afkeuren
to produce a sharp, sibilant sound to express disapproval, contempt, or mockery
Intransitive
Example
The students hissed when the teacher announced the pop quiz.
She hissed through her teeth, expressing her annoyance without saying a word.
The crowd began to hiss when the referee made a questionable call.
03
sissen, jeer
to show disapproval or contempt for someone by making a hissing sound directed at them
Transitive: to hiss sb
Example
The viewers hissed the contestant after a poor performance in the talent show.
The fans hissed the referee after he made a questionable call during the game.
The audience began to hiss the actor off the stage after a poor performance.
04
zuisen, fluiten
to move while producing a sharp, sibilant sound
Intransitive
Example
The train hissed by, its brakes releasing air with a sharp sound.
The ghostly figure seemed to hiss as it moved silently through the dark room.
The creature hissed while darting quickly across the path.
01
zucht, sissen
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
02
gehuids, gezoom
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Voorbeeld
In the quiet night, the snake hissed menacingly in the grass.
The steam from the pot continued to hiss as it cooked the vegetables.
The tire began to hiss as air slowly leaked out.
The cat hissed when it felt threatened by the approaching dog.
The cat hissed at the approaching stranger, warning them to stay away.
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