See also: schrei and schréi

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Etymology edit

From Middle High German schrei, schrē, from Old High German screi. First attested in the 9th century. Cognate with Hunsrik Schreu. Ultimately from the root of schreien (to shout, cry out).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ʃʁaɪ̯/
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  • Rhymes: -aɪ̯

Noun edit

Schrei m (strong, genitive Schreies or Schreis, plural Schreie)

  1. shout, cry, scream
    ein durchdringender Schreia piercing scream
  2. (figurative) cry
    der Schrei nach Gerechtigkeitthe cry for justice
  3. (colloquial, idiomatic) craze
    der letzte Schreithe latest craze

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Further reading edit

  • Schrei” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Schrei” in Duden online