This is the 14993rd most frequent German word.
schrie
The German word "schrie" means "screamed" or "shouted" (past tense of "schreien").
The word 'schrie' is used in the context of expressing the sound made by the boy when startled. It shows the action of screaming in the past tense.
Der Junge schrie laut, als er überrascht wurde.
The boy screamed loudly when he was surprised.
In this sentence, 'schrie' is employed to depict the act of calling out loudly for assistance, emphasizing the urgency of the situation in the past.
Sie schrie um Hilfe, als sie sich verlor.
She screamed for help when she got lost.
Here, 'schrie' is metaphorically used to describe the sound of the wind, attributing it with human-like qualities in the past tense.