der Heuler
Translation
crier, howler, siren, smash hit
Examples
Das Baby ist ein echter Heuler.
The baby is a real crier.
Die Sirene war ein lauter Heuler.
The siren was a loud howler.
Der neue Film ist ein absoluter Heuler.
The new film is an absolute smash hit.
Am Strand lag ein kleiner Heuler.
A small baby seal was lying on the beach.
Grammar Patterns
((Predicate nominative)) to be a crier My little brother is a crier.
((Predicate nominative)) to be a smash hit The joke was a real smash hit.
Similar Words
Schreihals (crier), Sirene (siren), Hit (hit)
Etymology
From the verb 'heulen' (to howl, cry loudly) plus the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'one who howls'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'heult' (howls/cries). This can be a baby, a siren, a baby seal calling for its mother, or a 'howlingly' good hit/joke.