Brüllen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Brüllen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to roar", "to bellow" or "to thunder".

Essential properties of "brüllen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: brüllen
Simple past: brüllte
Participle: gebrüllt

regulartransitiveintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "brüllen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To emit a loud, prolonged sound (animals)"

Definition: "To emit a loud and prolonged sound, especially said of animals like lions or bulls."
Translation(s): to roar, to bellow, to thunder
Synonym(s): brüllen, röhren, grölen
Antonym(s): flüstern
Related word(s): schreien, lärmen, toben

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Löwe brüllte laut in der Savanne.The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
Die Fans brüllten vor Begeisterung im Stadion.The fans roared with excitement in the stadium.
Das Meer brüllte während des Sturms.The sea roared during the storm.

2.) "To shout loudly due to strong emotion"

Definition: "To shout or speak with a very loud and strong voice, usually due to anger or intense emotion."
Translation(s): to yell, to shout, to scream, to bellow
Synonym(s): schreien, brüllen, johlen
Antonym(s): flüstern
Related word(s): rufen, kreischen, bellen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der wütende Chef brüllte seine Anweisungen.The angry boss yelled his instructions.
Die Kinder brüllten vor Freude, als sie die Geschenke sahen.The children screamed with joy when they saw the presents.
Er brüllte so laut, dass man ihn im ganzen Haus hören konnte.He yelled so loudly that he could be heard throughout the house.

Search more words →