shrill in German
shrill in German is schrill, scharf — shrill means high-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
shrill in German
schrill
High-pitched and piercing.
scharf
Sharp or keen to the senses.
What does "shrill" mean?
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adj High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
"The referee's shrill whistle cut through the noise of the crowd."
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verb To make a shrill sound.
"The kettle shrilled on the stove."
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shrill in a sentence
- The referee's shrill whistle cut through the noise of the crowd.
- Her voice grew shrill as the argument escalated.
- The kettle shrilled on the stove.
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What is "shrill" in German?
"shrill" in German is schrill, scharf. shrill means: High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
How do you use "shrill" in a sentence?
Example: "The referee's shrill whistle cut through the noise of the crowd." In German, "shrill" is schrill, scharf.
Are there other ways to say "shrill" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "shrill": schrill, scharf.
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