holler

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein lauter Schrei oder Ruf, oft wie ein Tierlaut, oder ein kleines Tal zwischen Bergen.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a loud shout or yell, often resembling an animal's cry, or a small valley nestled between mountains.

1. Loud shout or cryB1informalamerican

   A very loud utterance or shout, often resembling an animal's call.

   Lauter Schrei

   • He let out a holler when he saw the bear.
   • I heard a holler from across the field.
   • The children responded with a holler of joy.
   • The coach gave a holler to get the team's attention.

   Synonymebellowcallcryroarshoutwhoopyell

2. C1informalamerican

   A narrow, small valley between mountains or hills, often with a stream.

   Schlucht

   • They built a cabin deep in the holler.
   • The hike took them through a wooded holler.
   • The creek runs through the holler after the rain.
   • Locals call that sheltered area a holler.

   Synonymecovedaleglenhollow

• Verb, das bedeutet, laut zu rufen oder zu schreien, oft um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen oder starke Gefühle auszudrücken.

A verb meaning to shout or yell loudly, often to attract attention or express strong emotion.

1. Shout outA2informalamerican

   To shout or call out loudly, often to get someone's attention.

   Rufen

   • He hollered across the street to his friend.
   • She hollered for help when she got stuck.
   • The coach hollered instructions from the sidelines.

   Synonymebellowcallcryholloroarscreamshoutwhoopyell

   Antonymemumblemurmurmutterwhisper

2. Utter a sudden loud cryB1informal

   To make a sudden, loud vocal sound, often due to surprise, pain, or excitement.

   Aufschreien

   • He hollered in pain when he stubbed his toe.
   • The children hollered with joy when they saw the presents.
   • She hollered out in surprise at the unexpected news.

   Synonymebellowcryroarscreamshoutshriekwhoopyellyelp

3. ComplainB2informalamerican

   To express dissatisfaction or protest loudly or persistently.

   Sich beschweren

   • He's always hollering about the noise from the neighbors.
   • She hollered at the manager about the poor service.
   • Stop hollering and let's talk calmly about the problem.

   Synonymecomplaingripegrousekvetchmoanprotestsquawkwhine

   Antonymeapplaudcommendcomplimentpraise

Phrasal-Variantenholler out