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growl in German

growl in German is Knurren, Magenknurren, knurren — growl means a low, rumbling, threatening sound, especially one made by an animal.

growl in German

Knurren
noun
A deep, rumbling, threatening sound made in the throat by an animal.
Magenknurren
noun
(by extension) The rumbling sound made by a human's hungry stomach.
knurren
verb
(intransitive) To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry animal; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.

What does "growl" mean?

  1. noun A low, rumbling, threatening sound, especially one made by an animal.
    "The dog let out a growl as the stranger approached."
  2. verb To make this kind of low, threatening sound.
    "The bear growled and backed away slowly."
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growl in a sentence

  • The dog let out a growl as the stranger approached.
  • The bear growled and backed away slowly.
  • My stomach growled loudly during the meeting.

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What is "growl" in German?
"growl" in German is Knurren, Magenknurren, knurren. growl means: A low, rumbling, threatening sound, especially one made by an animal.
How do you use "growl" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog let out a growl as the stranger approached." In German, "growl" is Knurren, Magenknurren, knurren.
Are there other ways to say "growl" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "growl": Knurren, Magenknurren, knurren.
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