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 describe a voice or utterance that can be heard clearly. Laut mainly refers to high volume, whereas lauthals additionally emphasizes very forceful shouting, calling, or laughter. Use laut for volume and lauthals when the speaker's full vocal effort is important.
lauthals
Das Kind rief lauthals nach seiner Mutter, als es sie im Gedränge verlor.
The child shouted at the top of his voice for his mother when he lost sight of her in the crowd.
laut
Das Kind rief laut nach seiner Mutter, damit sie es im Garten hörte.
The child called loudly for his mother so that she would hear him in the garden.
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