der Brunftschrei
Translation
rutting call, mating call, bellow
Examples
Der Brunftschrei des Hirsches hallte durch den Wald.
The stag's rutting call echoed through the forest.
Grammar Patterns
((der Brunftschrei)) as a subject. The stag's rutting call is loud. Der Brunftschrei des Hirsches ist laut.
Similar Words
der Paarungsruf (mating call)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Brunft' (rut, mating season) and 'Schrei' (scream, cry). It literally means 'rut scream'.
Memory Tips
Picture a stag letting out a powerful 'scream' (Schrei) during the 'rut' (Brunft) to attract a mate.