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Schreien Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schreien" is mainly used as verb meaning "to scream", "to shout" or "to cry out". It is also used as particle.
Essential properties of "schreien"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: schreien
- Simple past: schrie
- Participle: geschrien
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "schreien" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To make a loud, sharp sound (due to pain, fear, anger)"
"Schreien", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To emit a loud and sharp sound, usually due to pain, fear, or anger."
- Translation(s): to scream, to shout, to cry out
- Synonym(s): Brüllen, Kreischen
- Antonym(s): Flüstern, Schweigen
- Related word(s): Schrei, Schrill
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Baby hat die ganze Nacht geschrien.
- Als er sich den Fuß verletzte, begann er laut zu schreien.
- Die Fans schrien vor Begeisterung, als die Band die Bühne betrat.
2.) "To call out loudly for attention"
"Schreien", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To call someone loudly to attract their attention."
- Translation(s): to shout, to call out, to yell
- Synonym(s): rufen, Brüllen
- Antonym(s): flüstern
- Related word(s): Ruf
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schrie seinen Freund vom anderen Ende der Straße.
- Sie schrie nach Hilfe, als sie den Unfall sah.
- Die Lehrerin schrie die Namen der Schüler auf dem Schulhof.
3.) "To speak loudly, often angrily"
"Schreien", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To speak in a very loud tone, often with anger."
- Translation(s): to yell, to shout, to scream (at someone)
- Synonym(s): brüllen
- Antonym(s): flüstern
- Related word(s): Schrei
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Chef schrie seine Angestellten an.
- Sie schrie, weil sie sehr wütend war.
- Er schrie sie an, obwohl sie nichts falsch gemacht hatte.
4.) "Sudden, strong emotional outburst (a scream)"
"Schreien", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Sudden and strong expression of an emotion."
- Translation(s): scream, shout, cry
- Synonym(s): Schrei, Geschrei, Geschreiun, Aufschrei
- Antonym(s): Stille, Ruhe
- Related word(s): Laut, Lärm, Aufregung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Mit einem Schrei der Überraschung sprang er zurück.
- Ein lauter Schrei durchbrach die Stille der Nacht.
- Ihr Schrei war so laut, dass die Nachbarn ihn hörten.