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lauthals
loudly
In a very loud voice; in a way that clearly audibly shouts, calls out, or laughs.
example
Die Fans im Stadion jubelten lauthals, als das Tor fiel.
The fans in the stadium cheered loudly when the goal was scored.
lauthals
loudly
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Word composition
The adverb 'lauthals' (loudly) is made up of the words 'laut' (loud) and 'Hals' (throat/neck). Figuratively, it describes someone shouting, laughing, or singing with full force from their throat.
EXAMPLE
Als sie die gute Nachricht hörte, lachte sie lauthals.
When she heard the good news, she laughed loudly.
Typical verbs
'Lauthals' (loudly) is almost always combined with verbs that describe a vocal expression. Typical examples are 'lauthals lachen' (to laugh loudly), 'lauthals schreien' (to scream loudly), 'lauthals singen' (to sing loudly), or 'lauthals jubeln' (to cheer loudly).
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder sangen lauthals ihre Lieblingslieder im Auto.
The children sang their favorite songs loudly in the car.
Position in the sentence
As an adverb, 'lauthals' (loudly) usually stands directly with the verb it describes. For emphasis, it can also stand at the beginning of the sentence; then the verb follows directly in second position.
EXAMPLE
Er hat lauthals über den Witz gelacht.
He laughed loudly at the joke.
Compare with
lauthals vs laut
loud / according to
'laut' and 'lauthals' both have to do with high volume. 'laut' is an adjective and generally describes something as clearly audible or too loud. You can use it for music, voices, traffic, or devices. 'lauthals' is an adverb and describes how someone calls out, screams, sings, or laughs in a very loud voice. So it mainly fits human voices and actions. Learners may confuse the words because both contain 'laut'. Remember: 'laut' describes the volume; 'lauthals' describes the way someone uses their voice.
lauthals
Nach dem Sieg sangen die Fans lauthals auf der Straße.
After the victory, the fans sang loudly in the street.
laut
Kannst du bitte leiser sprechen? Du bist sehr laut.
Could you please speak more quietly? You are very loud.
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