howl

• Substantiv, das einen langen, lauten, traurigen Schrei oder Laut bezeichnet, der meist von Wölfen, Hunden oder dem Wind erzeugt wird. Das Wort steht auch für ein lautes Klagen, Heulen oder Brüllen.

A noun referring to a long, loud, mournful cry or sound, typically made by wolves, dogs, or the wind.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   A long, loud, mournful cry made by a wolf, dog, or other animal.

   Heulen

   • The wolf let out a long howl in the night.
   • We heard the howl of a coyote from the hills.
   • The dog's howl echoed through the empty street.

   Synonymebaycrywailyowl

2. Loud human cryB1informal

   A loud cry of pain, laughter, or anger.

   Schrei

   • He let out a howl of laughter at the joke.
   • The child gave a howl of frustration when he dropped his toy.
   • A howl of pain escaped her lips as she stubbed her toe.

   Synonymebellowcryhollerroarscreamshoutshriekwailwhoopyell

3. Wind soundB1formal

   A loud, wailing sound made by the wind.

   Heulen

   • The howl of the wind kept us awake all night.
   • We could hear the howl of the storm outside.
   • The wind's howl grew louder as the hurricane approached.

   Synonymemoanroarscreamshriekwailwhistle

• Verb, das das Ausstoßen eines langen, lauten, klagenden Schreis beschreibt, wie ihn Wölfe oder Hunde äußern, oder das Ausdrücken starker Gefühle wie Schmerz, Lachen oder Wut.

A verb used to describe the act of making a long, loud, mournful cry, typically associated with wolves or dogs, or to express strong emotion such as pain, laughter, or anger.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   To make a long, loud, mournful cry, especially of a wolf or dog.

   Heulen

   • The wolves howled at the moon all night.
   • Our dog howls whenever the siren passes.
   • The coyotes howled in the distance.

   Synonymebaycryululatewailyowl

2. Laugh loudlyB1informal

   To laugh very loudly and uncontrollably.

   Laut lachen

   • The audience howled with laughter at the comedian's joke.
   • We howled when we saw his silly costume.
   • She howled at the funny video.

   Synonymecrack upguffawhootroarscreamshriek

   Antonymechucklegigglesnicker

3. Wind soundB1formal

   To make a loud, wailing sound, especially of the wind.

   Heulen des Windes

   • The wind howled through the trees during the storm.
   • The cold wind howled outside the cabin.
   • The storm howled all night long.

   Synonymemoanscreamshriekwail

   Antonymebreezemurmurwhisper