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bray in German

bray in German is Eselsschrei, röhren, iahen — bray means of a donkey (or similar animal): to make its loud, harsh cry.

bray in German

Eselsschrei
noun
The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.
röhren
noun
The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.
iahen
verb
(intransitive) Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
schreien
verb
(intransitive) Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
kreischen
verb
(intransitive) Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
verreiben
verb
(transitive, archaic) To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
zermalmen
verb
(transitive, archaic) To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
zerreiben
verb
(transitive, archaic) To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
kreischen wie ein Esel
verb
(intransitive, by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.
schreien wie ein Esel
verb
(intransitive, by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.
kreischen
verb
(transitive) To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.

What does "bray" mean?

  1. verb Of a donkey (or similar animal): to make its loud, harsh cry.
    "The donkey brayed loudly whenever a stranger approached."
  2. verb To speak or laugh in a loud, harsh, grating way.
    "He brayed with laughter at his own joke."
  3. noun The harsh cry of a donkey, or any similarly grating sound.
    "The bray of the mule echoed across the valley."

bray in a sentence

  • The donkey brayed loudly whenever a stranger approached.
  • He brayed with laughter at his own joke.
  • The bray of the mule echoed across the valley.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bray" in German?

"bray" in German is Eselsschrei, röhren, iahen. bray means: Of a donkey (or similar animal): to make its loud, harsh cry.

How do you use "bray" in a sentence?

Example: "The donkey brayed loudly whenever a stranger approached." In German, "bray" is Eselsschrei, röhren, iahen.

Are there other ways to say "bray" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "bray": Eselsschrei, röhren, iahen, schreien, kreischen, verreiben.

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