crying

• Bezieht sich auf jemanden, der weint oder Tränen vergießt (Partizip Präsens von „to cry“). In der Wendung „crying shame“ bedeutet es „sehr bedauerlich“ oder „skandalös“ und beschreibt etwas höchst Ärgerliches oder Beschämendes.

Used in the phrase 'crying shame' to describe something that is very unfortunate or regrettable.

1. Shedding tearsA1formal

   Producing tears from the eyes, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or strong emotion.

   weinend

   • The crying baby was comforted by its mother.
   • She was crying after watching the sad movie.
   • He found a crying child in the park.

   Synonymelachrymosesobbingtearfultearywailingweeping

   Antonymelaughingsmiling

2. Extreme or urgentB2informal

   Used to describe something that is very obvious or demands immediate attention.

   dringend oder offensichtlich

   • It's a crying shame that the old building was demolished.
   • The lack of funding for education is a crying injustice.
   • There is a crying need for more affordable housing in the city.

   Synonymeacuteblatantcriticaldesperatedireegregiousextremeflagrantpressingurgent

   Antonymeminornegligibletrivial

• Das Vergießen von Tränen, meist als Reaktion auf starke Gefühle wie Trauer, Schmerz oder Freude.

A noun referring to the act of shedding tears, typically in response to strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or joy.

unzählbar

1. Act of shedding tearsA2formal

   The action of shedding tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness, pain, or joy.

   Weinen

   • The baby's crying kept everyone awake all night.
   • Her crying was a sign of deep grief.
   • He could not stop crying after hearing the news.

   Synonymesobbingwailingweeping

   Antonymelaughing

• Verb, das das Vergießen von Tränen bezeichnet, oft aufgrund starker Emotionen, oder das Ausstoßen eines lauten Lautes, der Schmerz oder Angst ausdrückt.

A verb used to indicate the act of shedding tears, especially due to strong emotion, or to make a loud sound expressing distress.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Shed tearsA1formal

   To produce tears from the eyes as a result of emotion, pain, or sadness.

   weinen

   • The baby started to cry because she was hungry.
   • He cried when he heard the sad news.
   • She couldn't help but cry during the emotional movie.

   Synonymebawlblubbersnivelsobtear upwailweepwhimper

   Antonymelaugh

2. Shout or call outA2formal

   To shout or make a loud sound, often to attract attention or express strong emotion.

   Rufen, schreien

   • He cried out for help when he fell.
   • She cried his name from across the street.
   • The crowd cried in excitement as the team scored.

   Synonymebellowcallexclaimhollerroarscreamshoutshriekwhoopyell

   Antonymemumblemurmurwhisper

3. Express strong emotionB1informal

   To express a strong feeling, such as joy, anger, or frustration, often loudly.

   Starke Emotionen ausdrücken

   • She cried with laughter at his joke.
   • He cried in frustration after losing the game.
   • They cried out in joy when they saw the surprise.

   Synonymebellowcall outcry outexclaimroarscreamshoutyell

   Antonymelaughrejoice

Phrasal-Variantencry forcry outcry out for