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Krächzen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • caw noun The harsh, croaking cry made by a crow or similar bird.
  • croak noun A low, rough sound made in the throat, especially the call of a frog.
  • squawk noun A short, harsh cry, especially one made by a bird or a person in alarm.

Senses

Krächzen is used for these senses in English:

  • caw The harsh cry of a crow.
  • caw To make the harsh cry of a crow, rook, or raven.
  • croak (intransitive) To make a croak sound.
  • squawk 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.
  • squawk To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.

caw — full definition

  1. noun The harsh, croaking cry made by a crow or similar bird.
  2. verb To make this harsh croaking sound, as a crow does.

croak — full definition

  1. noun A low, rough sound made in the throat, especially the call of a frog.
  2. verb To make a low, rough sound, or to say something in a hoarse voice.
  3. verb Informal: to die.

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