Meaning
buzzing, hum
- A continuous low buzzing sound made by insects or machines.
- A ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears.
In a sentence
Il ronzio di quella mosca non mi fa concentrare sul lavoro.
The buzzing of that fly won't let me focus on work.
Sento uno strano ronzio provenire dal frigorifero guasto.
I hear a strange hum coming from the broken refrigerator.
Hai sentito anche tu questo fastidioso ronzio continuo?
Did you also hear this annoying constant buzz?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ronzio | masculine · singular |
| ronzii | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Forms its plural regularly for words in -ìo as 'ronzii', retaining the double 'i'.
- Commonly used both for insects (mosche, zanzare) and electrical appliances.