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scream in German

scream in German is Schrei, schreien — scream means a loud, high-pitched cry expressing strong emotion such as fear, pain, or excitement.

scream in German

Schrei
noun
A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
schreien
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek.

What does "scream" mean?

  1. noun A loud, high-pitched cry expressing strong emotion such as fear, pain, or excitement.
    "Her scream brought the neighbors running."
  2. verb To cry out loudly and sharply, especially from fear, pain, or excitement.
    "She screamed when the lights suddenly went out."
  3. verb To be extremely obvious or unmistakable in showing a particular quality.
    "The peeling paint screamed neglect."

scream in a sentence

  • Her scream brought the neighbors running.
  • She screamed when the lights suddenly went out.
  • He screamed in pain after twisting his ankle.
  • The peeling paint screamed neglect.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scream" in German?

"scream" in German is Schrei, schreien. scream means: A loud, high-pitched cry expressing strong emotion such as fear, pain, or excitement.

How do you use "scream" in a sentence?

Example: "Her scream brought the neighbors running." In German, "scream" is Schrei, schreien.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "scream": Schrei, schreien.

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