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Schreierei

shouting, screaming, uproar

noun shrey-e-RY Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Schreierei is a colloquial collective noun for prolonged shouting or screaming — usually chaotic, undignified, or irritating. Was soll die Schreierei? (What's all this shouting about?) is a very typical phrase.

Examples

"Die Schreierei auf dem Marktplatz war bis weit in die Straßen zu hören."

Natural Translation

The shouting on the market square could be heard far down the streets.

Literal Translation

The shouting on the market-square was far into the streets to hear.

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