der Zuruf, -e
call · shout
Ein kurzer, meist lauter Satz, den jemand spontan ruft, um eine Person anzufeuern, zu warnen oder etwas mitzuteilen.
The German noun "Zuruf" translates to "shout" or "call" in English. It is made of the components "zu" (to) and "Ruf" (call). "Zuruf" typically refers to a shout or an exclamation directed at someone, often to attract their attention or convey an urgent message.
Similar words in German include "Ruf" (call), "Schrei" (scream), and "Rufen" (calling). The difference between "Zuruf" and these similar words is primarily in usage: "Zuruf" usually implies a specific, often short, way of addressing someone in a loud manner, while "Ruf" can refer more broadly to any call or name, and "Schrei" has a more intense connotation, usually linked to fear or pain.
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Examples
Er hört den Zuruf seiner Mutter.noun
He hears the call of his mother.
Ein lauter Zuruf erfüllt das Stadion.noun
A loud shout fills the stadium.
Der Zuruf kam überraschend laut.noun
The shout came surprisingly loud.
Der Zuruf kam plötzlich von der Seite.noun
The shout came suddenly from the side.
Die Spieler reagierten sofort auf die Zurufe der Zuschauer.noun
The players reacted immediately to the shouts of the spectators.
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