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cry in German

cry in German is Weinen, Schrei, weinen — cry means to shed tears, usually from sadness, pain, or strong emotion.

cry in German

Weinen
noun
A shedding of tears; the act of crying.
Schrei
noun
weinen
verb
(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep. Especially in anger or sadness
schreien
verb
(transitive) To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
rufen
verb
(transitive) To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
schreien
verb
(ambitransitive) To shout, scream, yell.
rufen
verb
(intransitive) To utter inarticulate sounds, as animals do.

What does "cry" mean?

  1. verb To shed tears, usually from sadness, pain, or strong emotion.
    "She started to cry when she heard the news."
  2. verb To shout or call out loudly.
    ""Help!" he cried, waving his arms."
  3. noun An act of shedding tears.
    "She had a good cry after the breakup and felt better afterward."
  4. noun A loud shout or call.
    "A cry went up from the crowd as the goal was scored."

cry in a sentence

  • She started to cry when she heard the news.
  • The baby cried all through the night.
  • "Help!" he cried, waving his arms.
  • She had a good cry after the breakup and felt better afterward.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cry" in German?

"cry" in German is Weinen, Schrei, weinen. cry means: To shed tears, usually from sadness, pain, or strong emotion.

How do you use "cry" in a sentence?

Example: "She started to cry when she heard the news." In German, "cry" is Weinen, Schrei, weinen.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "cry": Weinen, Schrei, weinen, schreien, rufen.

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