growl
gb/ɡɹˈaʊl/ us/ɡɹˈaʊl/
A2
English
~ 1200
morog, mordul, morgás, mordulás, gyomorkorgás, korog a gyomra, megkordul a gyomra
VERB
A2
1
morog
B1
Usage pattern:
[animal/person] growls [at someone/something]
The dog growled at the stranger approaching the gate.
A kutya rámorgott a kapuhoz közeledő idegenre.
He growled a warning before stepping back.
Figyelmeztetően felmordult, mielőtt hátralépett.
The lion growled loudly as the zookeeper entered the enclosure.
She could hear something growling in the dark.
The bear growled when it felt threatened.
Learner examples
The dog growled at me.
A kutya rám morgott.
He growled when I came close.
Morgott, amikor közel mentem hozzá.
The cat growled at the big dog.
The lion growled in the cage.
She heard the dog growl outside.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'growl' with 'roar'; 'roar' is much louder and more forceful, while 'growl' is lower and closer to a rumble.
Meaning
Make a low threatening sound
Collocations
dog growls
|growl at someone
|low growl
|angry growl
|growl softly
Synonyms
snarl (Often louder and more aggressive, sometimes showing teeth.)
Antonyms
purr (A soft, pleasant sound of contentment, often made by cats.)
Themes
animals
|emotions
|communication
Definition
To make a low, deep sound that shows you are angry or warning someone.
To produce a low, deep sound in the throat, often as a sign of anger or warning.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] growls [words]
"Get out of here," he growled through clenched teeth.
„Tűnj innen” – morogta összeszorított foggal.
She growled her response without looking up.
Fel sem nézve morogta a választ.
The coach growled instructions from the sidelines.
He growled something about being late.
The guard growled a warning to the intruder.
Learner examples
He growled at me to go away.
Rám mordult, hogy menjek el.
She growled her answer.
Morogva válaszolt.
The man growled when I spoke to him.
He growled something I did not hear.
The teacher growled at the noisy class.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'grumble', which is complaining quietly, not speaking aggressively.
Meaning
Speak in low angry voice
Collocations
growl a reply
|growl an order
|growl angrily
|growl under breath
Synonyms
snarl (Similar tone but often more aggressive and abrupt.)
Antonyms
murmur (To speak quietly and gently, often kindly.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
Definition
To speak in a low, rough voice because you are angry or annoyed.
To say something in a low, rough voice that shows irritation, anger, or hostility.
NOUN
A2
3
The dog's growl warned us to stay back.
A kutya morgása figyelmeztetett minket, hogy ne menjünk közelebb.
A low growl came from the shadows.
Mély morgás hallatszott az árnyak közül.
The tiger's growl echoed through the jungle.
He gave a menacing growl before turning away.
We heard the wolf’s growl nearby.
Learner examples
I heard the dog's growl.
Hallottam a kutya morgását.
The lion made a loud growl.
Az oroszlán hangos morgást hallatott.
The cat gave a low growl.
The bear's growl scared me.
The man's growl made me step back.
Meaning
Low threatening sound
Collocations
angry growl
|low growl
|deep growl
|soft growl
Synonyms
snarl (A harsher and sometimes louder threatening sound.)
Antonyms
purr (A gentle sound of pleasure, especially from cats.)
Themes
animals
|emotions
|communication
Definition
A low, deep sound an animal or person makes when angry or warning someone.
A low, deep sound made in the throat by an animal or person to show anger or warning.
NOUN
B1
4
My stomach's growl was loud enough for everyone to hear.
Olyan hangosan korgott a gyomrom, hogy mindenki hallotta.
She laughed at the sudden growl from her belly.
Nevetett, amikor hirtelen megkordult a hasa.
The room was quiet except for the occasional stomach growl.
I tried to ignore my stomach's persistent growl during the meeting.
Learner examples
My stomach made a growl.
Megkordult a gyomrom.
I heard my friend's stomach growl.
Hallottam, ahogy megkordult a barátom gyomra.
Her stomach gave a small growl.
The boy's stomach made a loud growl.
Meaning
Low rumble of hungry stomach
Collocations
stomach growl
|hungry growl
Synonyms
rumble (More general term for continuous low sounds; can refer to stomach or distant thunder.)
Antonyms
silence (Absence of any stomach noise.)
Themes
daily life
|body
|health
Definition
A low sound your stomach makes when you are hungry.
A low rumbling sound produced by the stomach, usually because of hunger.
Grammar
Dictionary form
growl
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈaʊl/
US/ɡɹˈaʊl/
Syllables & stress
growl (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (growl)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: growl
- Plural: growls
Verb
- Base: growl
- 3rd Person Singular: growls
- Present Participle: growling
- Past: growled
Word family
Forms
growls
noun
growling
verb
growled
verb
Related words
growler
noun
Expressions
growl at someone
1/ɡɹˈaʊl ˈæt sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Make threatening sound at person
To make a low angry sound or speak angrily to someone.
Examples
- The dog growled at the mailman.
- She growled at me when I interrupted her work.
stomach growl
1/stˈʌmək ɡɹˈaʊl/
fixed phrase
Noise from hungry stomach
The sound your stomach makes when you are hungry.
Examples
- My stomach started to growl during the lecture.
- He laughed when he heard my stomach growl.