Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A loud, sudden cry, often caused by fear, pain, or surprise.
Natural examples
Ein Schrei weckte die Nachbarn in der Nacht.
A scream woke the neighbors during the night.
Vor Schreck stieß sie einen kurzen Schrei aus.
Startled, she let out a short scream.
Im Wald hörten wir den Schrei eines Vogels.
In the forest, we heard a bird cry.
Usage note
Schrei is masculine and its plural is Schreie. Common verbs include to let out or hear a scream.
Mini-lesson: Schrei
A loud, sudden cry, often caused by fear, pain, or surprise. Schrei is masculine and its plural is Schreie. Common verbs include to let out or hear a scream.
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