German Conversation · Level 37
75 words
German word
brüllen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʁʏlən/
Meaning
- verbyell
Example
Die Kinder brüllen im Supermarkt.
The children are yelling in the supermarket.
More examples
Die Fans brüllen im Stadion vor Begeisterung.
The fans are yelling with excitement in the stadium.
Core concept
A harsh, penetrating voice bursts out so loudly that it carries across a room, whether from a child, adult, or animal.
Common phrases
vor Wut brüllen
yell in anger
lauthals brüllen
yell loudly
Similar words
schreien: To cry out loudly from fear, pain, or strong emotion.
rufen: To call out loudly to attract someone's attention.
kreischen: To let out a brief, sharp, high-pitched cry.
heulen: To make a long, mournful cry like someone weeping.
Definition in German
mit durchdringender, oft rauer Stimme sehr laut schreien; sowohl für Menschen als auch für Tiere gebraucht
Word origin
The verb brüllen is inherited from older Germanic forms, including Old High German brullan, and has long described loud animal and human cries.
Usage tips
- Brüllen is stronger and rougher than neutral schreien, so it often suggests an uncontrolled or animal-like cry.
Other meanings
- bellowverb
- roarverb
Opposites
- murmelnmumbleverb
Related words
- Brülleryellernoun
- Brüllereiyellingnoun