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rief


Meanings
  • Noun

    A cry, a loud and emotional expression of feeling.


Variants
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Etymology
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From Old High German 'rīf' meaning 'cry, shout'.


Trivia
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  1. The German word 'Rief' can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to cry out'.

  2. In some dialects of German, the word 'Rief' can also mean 'roar' or 'growl', as in the roar of a lion.


Related Concepts
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  1. Scream: A loud, piercing sound produced when air is forced out of the lungs in a sudden and intense way.

  2. Cry out: To shout or scream, often in a state of distress or excitement.


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In German literature, 'Rief' is used to describe the emotional outburst of a character, often in tragic situations.

How to Memorize "rief"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person in a distressing situation, raising their arms and shouting at the top of their lungs.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'Rief' with the sound of a loud cry or shout.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the German origin of the word, 'Rīf' meaning 'cry'.


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