wail in German
wail in German is Klagelaut, Kreischen, Schmerzensschrei — wail means to cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
wail in German
Klagelaut
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
Kreischen
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
Schmerzensschrei
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
Schrei
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
Wehklagen
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
Geschrei
Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
Heulen
Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
Jaulen
Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
Kreischen
Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
Schrei
Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
Heulen
A sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.
jammern
(intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
heulen
(intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
heulen
(intransitive) To make a noise like mourning or crying.
jammern
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
beweinen
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
heulen
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
klagen
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
wehklagen
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
jaulen
(slang, music) To perform with great liveliness and force.
What does "wail" mean?
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verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
"She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral."
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noun A long, high-pitched cry of grief or distress.
"A wail of anguish echoed through the hospital corridor."
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wail in a sentence
- She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral.
- The baby wailed all through the night.
- A wail of anguish echoed through the hospital corridor.
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What is "wail" in German?
"wail" in German is Klagelaut, Kreischen, Schmerzensschrei. wail means: To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
How do you use "wail" in a sentence?
Example: "She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral." In German, "wail" is Klagelaut, Kreischen, Schmerzensschrei.
Are there other ways to say "wail" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "wail": Klagelaut, Kreischen, Schmerzensschrei, Schrei, Wehklagen, Geschrei.
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