ZIZI

English translation: high-pitched buzz

21:45 Nov 29, 2021
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Cosmetics, Beauty / Device
German term or phrase: ZIZI
Während der Reinigung können Sie das "ZIZI"-Geräusch hören, was bedeutet, dass der Ultraschallreiniger arbeitet.

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Paula Price
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:06
English translation:high-pitched buzz
Explanation:
"You will hear a high-pitched buzz/buzzing noise, ... "

I think we just spell it (B)ZZZZ otherwise but we also use that for snoring, I'd be inclined to write it out as above

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Mair A-W (PhD)
Germany
Local time: 13:06
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high-pitched buzz


Explanation:
"You will hear a high-pitched buzz/buzzing noise, ... "

I think we just spell it (B)ZZZZ otherwise but we also use that for snoring, I'd be inclined to write it out as above

Just a suggestion

Mair A-W (PhD)
Germany
Local time: 13:06
Native speaker of: English
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