noun
der Krach, ¨-e
noise
Ein lautes, unangenehmes Geräusch, das oft plötzlich entsteht und stört.
The German word "Krach" is a noun meaning "noise," "quarrel," or "dispute."
- It refers to a loud, often unpleasant sound or a loud argument/conflict between people.
Similar words:
- Lärm (noise) — generally neutral noise, not always negative
- Geräusch (sound) — more neutral, any sound
- Streit (quarrel) — focuses more on verbal disagreement
- Auseinandersetzung (conflict) — usually a more serious or formal argument
Difference:
- Krach carries a stronger sense of loudness and chaos, whether in sound or argument, compared to more neutral or formal terms.
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Examples
Die Kinder machen großen Krach im Garten.noun
The children are making a lot of noise in the garden.
Bei diesem Krach kann ich nicht schlafen.noun
I can't sleep with all this noise.
Woher kommt der laute Krach?noun
Where is that loud noise coming from?
Der Krach auf der Baustelle stört mich.noun
The noise at the construction site bothers me.
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