кричать
Translation of кричать
cry
Russian word in Latin letters: krichat
Meaning of кричать
Громко звать или произносить что-то, например от страха или боли.
to shout something loudly, for example in fear or to get help
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Кричать or плакать?
плакать
плакать = cry with tears
Don't mix them up. Tears — плакать; shouting loudly — кричать.
Малыш плачет, потому что устал.
The baby is crying because he's tired.
Он кричал так громко, что все обернулись.
He shouted so loudly that everyone turned around.
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"Help!" she cried.
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«Помогите!» — закричала она.
"Look out!" cried the boy.
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«Осторожно!» — закричал мальчик.
кричать synonyms
What's the difference between кричать, вскрикнуть, орать, and звать
Cry out once, suddenly, from pain or fear.
Advanced: broader words
Call someone, e.g. for help.
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What does кричать mean?
to shout something loudly, for example in fear or to get help
How do you pronounce кричать?
кричать is pronounced [krʲɪˈt͡ɕatʲ], in Latin letters “krichat”.
How is кричать used in a sentence?
"Help!" she cried. Translation: «Помогите!» — закричала она.
Is кричать part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, кричать (cry) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is кричать part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, кричать (cry) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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