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nounnoun

das Geschrei, -e

screaming

Definition & meaning

Geschrei means loud, often prolonged shouting or yelling. Depending on context, it can describe a noisy commotion, an expression of protest, or fuss made about something. The word often has a negative or dismissive tone.

Grammar & Word origin

Geschrei is a neuter noun: das Geschrei. It is generally used as a singular, uncountable noun.

It is formed from schreien (“to shout” or “to scream”). The prefix Ge- here helps form a noun referring to the action or its collective sound.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • das Gebrüll — loud, forceful shouting; usually more intense or animal-like than Geschrei.
  • das Gejohle — loud, often mocking or rowdy cries.
  • der Aufschrei — a sudden cry, especially a public expression of protest; more focused on the reaction than on prolonged noise.

Possible antonyms:

  • die Stille — silence or quiet.
  • die Ruhe — calm or peace, rather than simply the absence of sound.

Common phrases & collocations

  • ein großes Geschrei machen — to make a big fuss or cause a lot of shouting.
  • großes Geschrei um etwas — a great deal of fuss or protest about something.
  • Geschrei und Gezeter — shouting and clamoring; a noisy, often disapproving description of a commotion.

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Examples

Das Geschrei der Kinder war kaum zu überhören.noun

The screaming of the children was hard to ignore.

Mitten in der Nacht weckte uns plötzlich das laute Geschrei aus der Nachbarwohnung.noun

In the middle of the night, the loud screaming from the neighboring apartment suddenly woke us up.

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