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How is the word напевать translated from Russian to English

Петь мелодию с закрытым ртом.

Singing a tune with your lips closed.

verb
English translation
humming

Examples with “напевать”

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  • Она напевала, пока мыла посуду. — She was humming while washing dishes.

  • Гудение холодильника не давало мне уснуть. — The humming of the fridge kept me awake.

  • Перестань напевать, я не могу сосредоточиться. — Stop humming, I can't concentrate.

  • Из серверной доносилось тихое гудение. — A faint humming came from the server room.

  • Кто это напевает старую мелодию? — Who's humming that old tune?

  • Ты слышишь это гудение в стенах? — Can you hear that humming in the walls?

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FAQ about “напевать”

How is “напевать” translated from Russian?
“напевать” translates into English as “humming”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “напевать” mean?
Meaning of “напевать”: Петь мелодию с закрытым ртом. In English — “humming”.
What part of speech is “напевать”?
“напевать” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “напевать”?
Example sentences with “напевать” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “напевать”?
Add “напевать” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.