schreien
scream
to make a very loud high cry because of fear or excitement
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What's the difference between schreien / kreischen / aufschreien / jauchzen / brüllen / rufen
To cry out in a sharp, piercing way, often from fear, pain, or strong excitement.
To give a sudden cry, usually from fear, pain, or strong surprise.
To shout or cry out with joy; this word is usually positive.
To shout very loudly, often roughly, angrily, or like an animal.
To call out to someone; usually less intense than screaming.
Participial/adverbial form: screaming or while screaming; not an independent verb synonym.
To shout loudly; an explanatory phrase close to schreien, but more explicit.
To scream because of fear; a very specific description of the cause.
To cry out loudly with joy; expresses strong positive emotion.
Literally “high voice”; this is a noun phrase describing voice pitch, not a verb.
To scream in panic; emphasizes strong fear and loss of control.
To cry out joyfully and excitedly; it usually conveys a positive mood.
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schreien means scream. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce schreien
/ˈʃʁaɪ̯ən/
schreien translation
scream
schreien examples
Die Kinder schreien vor Freude.
schreien transcription
/ˈʃʁaɪ̯ən/
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schreien meaning: what does it mean?
einen sehr lauten, hohen Schrei ausstoßen, aus Angst oder Aufregung
schreien pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
schreien is pronounced as /ˈʃʁaɪ̯ən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
schreien definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Kinder schreien vor Freude. Translation: Дети кричат от радости.
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