Heulen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Heulen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to cry", "to wail" or "to howl".

Essential properties of "heulen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: heulen
  • Simple past: heulte
  • Participle: geheult

See full conjugation of heulen

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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 "heulen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cry or wail with a loud and continuous sound"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Kind begann zu heulen, als es hinfiel.The child began to cry when it fell down.
  2. Er konnte nicht aufhören zu heulen, als er die Nachricht hörte.He couldn't stop crying when he heard the news.
  3. Die Wölfe heulen im Wald in der Nacht.The wolves howl in the forest at night.

2.) "To emit a loud and sharp sound, like the wind or sirens"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wind begann laut zu heulen in der Nacht.The wind began to howl loudly in the night.
  2. Die Sirenen heulen während des Alarms.The sirens wail during the alarm.
  3. Der Sturm ließ die Fenster heulen und klappern.The storm made the windows howl and rattle.
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