mərle•m
{verb II} [Generate paradigm] 1. to purr
♢ pə•rəs ʃørla•n mərla• {sentence} the cat is purring for milk
2. {figuratively} to hum, to sing softly, to speak softly
♦ nə•ʒəl se•məm mərle•m {verb II} to hum a soft melody