growl
gb/ɡɹˈaʊl/ us/ɡɹˈaʊl/
A2
Engels
~ 1200
morog, mordul, morgás, mordulás, gyomorkorgás, korog a gyomra, megkordul a gyomra
WERKWOORD
A2
1
morog
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'growl' with 'roar'; 'roar' is much louder and more forceful, while 'growl' is lower and closer to a rumble.
Betekenis
Make a low threatening sound
Woordcombinaties
dog growls
|growl at someone
|low growl
|angry growl
|growl softly
Synoniemen
snarl (Often louder and more aggressive, sometimes showing teeth.)
Antoniemen
purr (A soft, pleasant sound of contentment, often made by cats.)
Thema's
animals
|emotions
|communication
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
B1
2
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with 'grumble', which is complaining quietly, not speaking aggressively.
Betekenis
Speak in low angry voice
Woordcombinaties
growl a reply
|growl an order
|growl angrily
|growl under breath
Synoniemen
snarl (Similar tone but often more aggressive and abrupt.)
Antoniemen
murmur (To speak quietly and gently, often kindly.)
Thema's
communication
|emotions
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
Low threatening sound
Woordcombinaties
angry growl
|low growl
|deep growl
|soft growl
Synoniemen
snarl (A harsher and sometimes louder threatening sound.)
Antoniemen
purr (A gentle sound of pleasure, especially from cats.)
Thema's
animals
|emotions
|communication
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
Low rumble of hungry stomach
Woordcombinaties
stomach growl
|hungry growl
Synoniemen
rumble (More general term for continuous low sounds; can refer to stomach or distant thunder.)
Antoniemen
silence (Absence of any stomach noise.)
Thema's
daily life
|body
|health
Definitie
A low sound your stomach makes when you are hungry.
A low rumbling sound produced by the stomach, usually because of hunger.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
growl
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈaʊl/
US/ɡɹˈaʊl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
growl (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (growl)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: growl
- Plural: growls
Verb
- Base: growl
- 3rd Person Singular: growls
- Present Participle: growling
- Past: growled
Woordfamilie
Forms
growls
noun
growling
verb
growled
verb
Related words
growler
noun
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- My stomach started to growl during the lecture.
- He laughed when he heard my stomach growl.