ούρλιαζε
Wordform Details
Translation: screamhowlyell
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personsingularimperfectIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: ουρλιάζω
Translation: to howl; to scream; to yell; to shriek; to wail (verb)
Etymology: From Italian 'urlare' (to howl, to scream), which derives from Latin 'ululare' (to howl, to wail). The word is onomatopoeic in nature, imitating the sound of a prolonged, loud cry. The English word 'ululate' shares the same Latin root.
Example Usage
Ο σκύλος ουρλιάζει τη νύχτα.
The dog howls at night.
Ούρλιαξε από τον πόνο.
He screamed from the pain.
Ο άνεμος ουρλιάζει μέσα από τα δέντρα.
The wind howls through the trees.
Μην ουρλιάζεις, σε ακούω.
Don't yell, I can hear you.
Ο λύκος ουρλιάζει στο φεγγάρι.
The wolf howls at the moon.
Ούρλιαξε από τον πόνο όταν χτύπησε το πόδι του.
He screamed in pain when he hurt his foot.
Μην ουρλιάζεις, σε ακούω μια χαρά.
Don't yell, I can hear you just fine.
Ο άνεμος ουρλιάζει μέσα στη νύχτα.
The wind howls through the night.
Mnemonics
- Think of the English 'howl' with an 'oor' sound at the beginning: 'oor-lee-AH-zo'
- Remember the Italian 'urlare' which sounds similar
- Associate with the sound of a wolf howling: 'oooouuuurrrrlll'
Synonyms
Cultural Context
Often used to describe intense emotional reactions or the sounds made by animals like wolves. In Greek culture, the word can be associated with expressions of extreme pain, fear, or anger.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'ουρλιάζω' means 'to howl/scream', 'ουρώ' means 'to urinate'. They look somewhat similar but have completely different meanings.
Notes: The stress patterns are different: ουρλιΆζω vs ουρΏ.
Mnemonic: 'Ουρλιάζω' has 'λι' in the middle, think 'loud' for howling; 'ουρώ' is shorter, think of a shorter, more basic bodily function.
Explanation: 'Ουρλιάζω' refers to loud, often uncontrolled vocalization, while 'μιλάω' means 'to speak' or 'to talk' in a normal manner.
Confused word:
Μιλάει τρεις γλώσσες.
He speaks three languages.
Notes: 'Ουρλιάζω' is about volume and intensity; 'μιλάω' is about communication.
Mnemonic: 'Ουρλιάζω' sounds harsh like a howl; 'μιλάω' sounds smoother like normal speech.