Meaning of ulme | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to smolder, burn without flames (often under a covering or inside a mass).
2. something that simmers, develops, (something that gives rise to uncertainty or anxiety, and which may develop).
   figuratively

Examples

“Teknikerne mener, at branden har ulmet i nogle timer og derefter langsomt arbejdet sig vej gennem huset .”

The technicians believe that the fire smoldered for a few hours and then slowly worked its way through the house.

“Et bredt folkeligt oprør ulmer under daglige demonstrationer og optøjer.”

A broad popular uprising is simmering amid daily demonstrations and riots.

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