Dictionary
English - Dutch
Yell
jɛl
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
schreeuwen, roepen, gillen, schreeuw
Yell meanings in Dutch
schreeuwen
Example:
He yelled for help when he fell.
Hij schreeuwde om hulp toen hij viel.
She yelled at the kids to stop running.
Ze schreeuwde naar de kinderen om te stoppen met rennen.
Usage: informalContext: Used when expressing a loud voice, often due to excitement, anger, or a need for attention.
Note: This is the most common translation and is used in everyday conversation.
roepen
Example:
I yelled his name from across the street.
Ik riep zijn naam van de overkant van de straat.
She yelled for her dog when it ran away.
Ze riep haar hond toen hij wegliep.
Usage: informalContext: Used primarily when calling someone or something from a distance.
Note: This term can also imply calling out rather than shouting.
gillen
Example:
The children yelled with joy when they saw the clown.
De kinderen gilden van blijdschap toen ze de clown zagen.
She yelled in excitement during the concert.
Ze gilde van opwinding tijdens het concert.
Usage: informalContext: Used when expressing high-pitched sounds, often associated with excitement or fear.
Note: This term suggests a more shrill or high-pitched yell, often used in playful contexts.
schreeuw
Example:
His yell was heard from far away.
Zijn schreeuw was van ver te horen.
She let out a yell when she saw the spider.
Ze gaf een schreeuw toen ze de spin zag.
Usage: informalContext: Refers to the act of yelling itself, often used to describe the sound made.
Note: This noun form can also be used to emphasize the act of yelling.
Yell's synonyms
shout
To shout means to speak loudly and forcefully, often in a way that shows anger or excitement.
Example: He shouted for help when he saw the fire.
Note: While yelling can also convey anger or excitement, shouting typically involves a louder and more intense vocalization.
scream
To scream is to make a loud, high-pitched cry, especially as an expression of strong emotion such as fear, excitement, or pain.
Example: The child screamed in terror when she saw the spider.
Note: Screaming often implies a higher pitch and more intense emotional reaction compared to yelling.
holler
To holler is to shout or call out loudly, often in a rough or forceful way.
Example: She hollered at the top of her lungs to get the attention of the lifeguard.
Note: Hollering can be seen as a more informal or colloquial term for yelling, often associated with rural or informal settings.
bellow
To bellow is to shout in a deep, loud voice, often in a way that expresses anger or authority.
Example: The angry boss bellowed at the employees for their incompetence.
Note: Bellowing typically involves a deeper and more resonant tone compared to regular yelling.
Yell expressions, common phrases
Yell at
To shout or raise one's voice at someone in anger or frustration.
Example: She yelled at her kids for making a mess in the living room.
Note: The phrase 'yell at' specifies the target of the yelling, indicating that it is directed towards a person or group.
Yell out
To shout or call out loudly, often to be heard over a distance.
Example: The teacher yelled out the answer to the question from the back of the room.
Note: This phrase implies shouting something aloud for others to hear, rather than directing the shout at a specific person.
Yell for
To shout or call out in a loud voice to attract attention or assistance.
Example: She yelled for help when she saw the accident on the street.
Note: Similar to 'yell out,' this phrase suggests calling out for aid or support rather than expressing anger or frustration.
Yell and shout
To vocalize loudly and forcefully, often in a public setting to convey strong emotions or messages.
Example: The protesters were yelling and shouting slogans during the demonstration.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the act of vocalizing loudly and can encompass various emotions or intentions beyond just anger.
Yell your head off
To shout or scream with great enthusiasm, excitement, or intensity.
Example: The fans were yelling their heads off at the concert last night.
Note: This idiomatic expression emphasizes the extreme intensity or volume of the yelling, usually in a positive or enthusiastic context.
Yell and scream
To shout loudly and make high-pitched sounds, often expressing excitement, fear, or intense emotions.
Example: The children were yelling and screaming with joy on the playground.
Note: Similar to 'yell and shout,' this phrase conveys a combination of loud vocalizations and may involve high-pitched sounds like screams.
Yell bloody murder
To shout or scream loudly and in a panicked manner, often in response to a frightening or alarming situation.
Example: She yelled bloody murder when she saw the spider in her room.
Note: This idiomatic expression emphasizes the urgency and fear associated with the yelling, usually in a situation of extreme distress or danger.
Yell everyday (slang) expressions
Bawl
Bawl is often used to describe crying loudly or wailing, especially by young children.
Example: The baby started to bawl loudly when she dropped her toy.
Note: Bawl specifically refers to crying loudly and may imply a sense of distress or extreme emotion, whereas yell is a general term for shouting or raising one's voice.
Squawk
Squawk is a playful term used to describe a loud, sharp cry or complain, often in a shrill voice.
Example: The angry parrot squawked loudly when the cat approached its cage.
Note: Squawk is often associated with animal sounds or high-pitched vocalizations, while yell is more commonly used for humans and in a broader context.
Roar
Roar is used to describe a deep, loud, and prolonged shout or cry, often associated with animals.
Example: The lion let out a deafening roar that echoed through the savanna.
Note: Roar typically evokes imagery of powerful or animalistic sounds, while yell is a more general term for shouting or raising one's voice.
Cheer
Cheer can be used informally to mean shouting in a positive or supportive manner, especially in a group setting.
Example: The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Note: Cheer implies a positive and encouraging tone when shouting, whereas yell is a neutral term that can convey a range of emotions.
Shriek
Shriek is a loud, sharp, and high-pitched cry or scream, usually in response to fear, surprise, or excitement.
Example: She shrieked in terror when she saw the spider on the wall.
Note: Shriek is specifically associated with high-pitched and often sudden vocalizations expressing extreme emotions, whereas yell is a more general term for shouting.
Yell - Examples
She yelled at her children to come inside.
Ze schreeuwde naar haar kinderen om naar binnen te komen.
The crowd began to yell and cheer as the team scored a goal.
De menigte begon te schreeuwen en juichen toen het team een doelpunt scoorde.
He let out a loud yell of frustration when he realized he had lost his keys.
Hij liet een luide schreeuw van frustratie horen toen hij zich realiseerde dat hij zijn sleutels kwijt was.
Yell grammar
Yell - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: yell
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): yells
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): yell
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): yelled
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): yelling
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): yells
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): yell
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): yell
Syllables, Separation and Stress
yell Contains 1 syllables: yell
Phonetic transcription: ˈyel
yell , ˈyel (The red syllable is stressed)
Yell - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
yell: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
...