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howl in Dutch

howl in Dutch is gehuil, gebrul, gejammer — howl means the long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.

howl in Dutch

gehuil
noun
The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.
gehuil
noun
A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.
gebrul
noun
A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.
gejammer
noun
A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.
huilen
verb
To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
jammeren
verb
To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
uitroepen
verb
To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.
uitschreeuwen
verb
To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.

What does "howl" mean?

  1. noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
    "A wolf's howl echoed across the valley."
  2. noun A loud cry of pain, distress, or laughter from a person.
    "He let out a howl of pain when he stubbed his toe."
  3. verb To make a long, loud, mournful cry, as a wolf or dog does.
    "The wind howled through the empty streets."
  4. verb To cry out loudly in pain, anger, or laughter.
    "The baby howled until someone picked her up."
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howl in a sentence

  • A wolf's howl echoed across the valley.
  • The dog let out a howl every time the siren passed.
  • He let out a howl of pain when he stubbed his toe.
  • The wind howled through the empty streets.

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What is "howl" in Dutch?

"howl" in Dutch is gehuil, gebrul, gejammer. howl means: The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.

How do you use "howl" in a sentence?

Example: "A wolf's howl echoed across the valley." In Dutch, "howl" is gehuil, gebrul, gejammer.

Are there other ways to say "howl" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "howl": gehuil, gebrul, gejammer, huilen, jammeren, uitroepen.

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