das Kreischen
screeching
The act of producing very high-pitched, shrill cries, by people or animals.
EXAMPLE
Das begeisterte Kreischen der Fans übertönte die Musik.
The fans' excited screeching drowned out the music.
das Kreischen
screeching
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Meanings
das Kreischen
screeching
A high-pitched, shrill, unpleasant sound produced, for example, by machinery or intense friction.
EXAMPLE
Das Kreischen der Bremsen war bis in die Nachbarstraße zu hören.
The screeching of the brakes could be heard as far away as the next street.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kreischen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance (das)
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kreischen |
| genitive | des Kreischens |
The four cases (das)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kreischen | die Kreischen |
| accusative | das Kreischen | die Kreischen |
| dative | dem Kreischen | den Kreischen |
| genitive | des Kreischens | der Kreischen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (das)
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Kreischens |
The four cases (das)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kreischen | – |
| accusative | das Kreischen | – |
| dative | dem Kreischen | – |
| genitive | des Kreischens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Kreischen' (screeching) is the nominalized form of the verb 'kreischen' (to screech). As a noun, it is frequently accompanied by information about who or what produces the sound; this information is often in the genitive.
EXAMPLE
Das Kreischen der Kinder war schon von Weitem zu hören.
The screeching of the children could be heard from far away.
Typical collocations
When referring to human or animal cries, 'Kreischen' (screeching) frequently occurs with expressions such as 'begeistert' (excited), 'ängstlich' (frightened), or 'laut' (loud). Typical sources include fans, children, people, or birds.
EXAMPLE
Das ängstliche Kreischen des Kindes alarmierte die Nachbarn.
The child's frightened screeching alarmed the neighbors.
Sources of sounds
When referring to a sound produced by machinery or friction, 'Kreischen' (screeching) is often associated with mechanical or moving objects, such as brakes, tires, or metal. The source of the sound is frequently specified using a genitive attribute.
EXAMPLE
Das Kreischen der Reifen verriet, dass die Fahrerin scharf gebremst hatte.
The screeching of the tires revealed that the driver had braked hard.
Context clue
References to people, animals, and emotions near the noun usually indicate cries. Words relating to technology, traffic, or friction, on the other hand, suggest a mechanically produced sound.
EXAMPLE
Das Kreischen der Möwen erfüllte den ganzen Hafen.
The screeching of the seagulls filled the entire harbor.
Das Kreischen der alten Tür störte die Nachbarn.
The screeching of the old door disturbed the neighbors.
In real life
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