No. 13,165 in German
anschreien
To yell at.
In a sentence
Er begann seinen Kollegen anzuschreien.
He started yelling at his colleague.
Here, 'anschreien' is used to describe aggressively yelling at someone, conveying a sense of anger or frustration.
Während des Streits konnte ich nicht aufhören, ihn anzuschreien.
During the argument, I couldn't stop yelling at him.
In this sentence, 'anschreien' portrays the intense emotional involvement during an argument, emphasizing the loud and intrusive nature of the act.
Das Kind wollte Aufmerksamkeit und begann, seine Eltern anzuschreien.
The child wanted attention and started yelling at his parents.
This context emphasizes the act of yelling as a method to demand attention, showcasing a different emotional motivation behind 'anschreien'.
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