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squawk in German

squawk in German is Kreischen, Krächzen, Schreien — squawk means a short, harsh cry, especially one made by a bird or a person in alarm.

squawk in German

Kreischen
noun
A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird. If made by a bird, it typically signals discomfort or anger; a yell, scream, or call.
Krächzen
noun
A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird. If made by a bird, it typically signals discomfort or anger; a yell, scream, or call.
Schreien
noun
A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird. If made by a bird, it typically signals discomfort or anger; a yell, scream, or call.
kreischen
verb
To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.
krächzen
verb
To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.

What does "squawk" mean?

  1. noun A short, harsh cry, especially one made by a bird or a person in alarm.
    "The parrot let out a squawk when the door slammed."
  2. noun A loud complaint or objection.
    "There was a squawk from the back row when ticket prices went up."
  3. verb To make a harsh, shrill cry.
    "The seagulls squawked overhead as they fought over scraps."
  4. verb To complain loudly or protest.
    "Fans squawked online after the match was postponed."
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squawk in a sentence

  • The parrot let out a squawk when the door slammed.
  • She gave a squawk of surprise when the phone rang.
  • There was a squawk from the back row when ticket prices went up.
  • The seagulls squawked overhead as they fought over scraps.

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What is "squawk" in German?

"squawk" in German is Kreischen, Krächzen, Schreien. squawk means: A short, harsh cry, especially one made by a bird or a person in alarm.

How do you use "squawk" in a sentence?

Example: "The parrot let out a squawk when the door slammed." In German, "squawk" is Kreischen, Krächzen, Schreien.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "squawk": Kreischen, Krächzen, Schreien, kreischen, krächzen.

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