wail in Italian
wail in Italian is gemito, lamento, urlo — wail means to cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
wail in Italian
gemito
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
lamento
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
urlo
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
suono di sirena
A sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.
strillo
lamentarsi
(intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
piangere
(intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
ululare
(intransitive) To make a noise like mourning or crying.
gemere
(intransitive) To make a noise like mourning or crying.
lamentarsi
(intransitive) To make a noise like mourning or crying.
lamentarsi
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
gemere
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
piagnucolare
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
piangere
(transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
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 Italian?
"wail" in Italian is gemito, lamento, urlo. 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 Italian, "wail" is gemito, lamento, urlo.
Are there other ways to say "wail" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 10 translations listed for "wail": gemito, lamento, urlo, suono di sirena, strillo, lamentarsi.
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