brüllen
Translation
to roar, to yell, to shout, to bellow
Examples
Der Löwe brüllt laut.
The lion roars loudly.
Der Trainer brüllte seine Mannschaft an.
The coach yelled at his team.
Sie brüllte vor Lachen.
She roared with laughter.
Grammar Patterns
brüllen to roar, to yell Stop yelling!
((vor et3)) brüllen to roar with sth. He roared with pain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schreien, grölen; Antonyms: flüstern, wispern
Etymology
Onomatopoeic in origin, mimicking a deep, loud sound like a roar or a bellow.
Memory Tips
Connect the sound of 'brüllen' to a 'brute' or a 'bull' roaring. It's a very strong, guttural sound.