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shriek in German

shriek in German is Kreischen, kreischen — shriek means a sharp, high-pitched scream or cry.

shriek in German

Kreischen
noun
A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.
kreischen
verb

What does "shriek" mean?

  1. noun A sharp, high-pitched scream or cry.
    "A shriek echoed through the house when the lights went out."
  2. verb To let out a sharp, high-pitched scream or cry.
    "She shrieked when the spider dropped onto her arm."

shriek in a sentence

  • A shriek echoed through the house when the lights went out.
  • She shrieked when the spider dropped onto her arm.
  • The children shrieked with laughter on the rollercoaster.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shriek" in German?

"shriek" in German is Kreischen, kreischen. shriek means: A sharp, high-pitched scream or cry.

How do you use "shriek" in a sentence?

Example: "A shriek echoed through the house when the lights went out." In German, "shriek" is Kreischen, kreischen.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "shriek": Kreischen, kreischen.

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