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squawk in Dutch

squawk in Dutch is gekrijs, schreeuw, krijsen — squawk means a short, harsh cry, especially one made by a bird or a person in alarm.

squawk in Dutch

gekrijs
noun
A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird. If made by a bird, it typically signals discomfort or anger; a yell, scream, or call.
schreeuw
noun
A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird. If made by a bird, it typically signals discomfort or anger; a yell, scream, or call.
krijsen
verb
To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.
snerpen
verb
To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.

What does "squawk" mean?

  1. noun A short, harsh cry, especially one made by a bird or a person in alarm.
    "The parrot let out a squawk when the door slammed."
  2. noun A loud complaint or objection.
    "There was a squawk from the back row when ticket prices went up."
  3. verb To make a harsh, shrill cry.
    "The seagulls squawked overhead as they fought over scraps."
  4. verb To complain loudly or protest.
    "Fans squawked online after the match was postponed."
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squawk in a sentence

  • The parrot let out a squawk when the door slammed.
  • She gave a squawk of surprise when the phone rang.
  • There was a squawk from the back row when ticket prices went up.
  • The seagulls squawked overhead as they fought over scraps.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "squawk" in Dutch?

"squawk" in Dutch is gekrijs, schreeuw, krijsen. squawk means: A short, harsh cry, especially one made by a bird or a person in alarm.

How do you use "squawk" in a sentence?

Example: "The parrot let out a squawk when the door slammed." In Dutch, "squawk" is gekrijs, schreeuw, krijsen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "squawk": gekrijs, schreeuw, krijsen, snerpen.

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