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wail in Catalan

wail in Catalan is gemec, gemegar, plànyer-se — wail means to cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.

wail in Catalan

gemec
noun
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
gemegar
verb
(intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
plànyer-se
verb
(intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
gemegar
verb
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
lamentar-se
verb
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
plorar
verb
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
plànyer-se
verb
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.

What does "wail" mean?

  1. verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
    "She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral."
  2. noun A long, high-pitched cry of grief or distress.
    "A wail of anguish echoed through the hospital corridor."
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wail in a sentence

  • She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral.
  • The baby wailed all through the night.
  • A wail of anguish echoed through the hospital corridor.

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What is "wail" in Catalan?

"wail" in Catalan is gemec, gemegar, plànyer-se. wail means: To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.

How do you use "wail" in a sentence?

Example: "She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral." In Catalan, "wail" is gemec, gemegar, plànyer-se.

Are there other ways to say "wail" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 5 translations listed for "wail": gemec, gemegar, plànyer-se, lamentar-se, plorar.

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