Schreist

Schreist is the second-person singular present tense form of the German verb schreien, meaning to scream or cry out. The form is used when addressing someone informally with the subject “du.” In standard German, the present indicative conjugation of schreien is: ich schreie, du schreist, er/sie/es schreit, wir schreien, ihr schreit, sie/Sie schreien. Therefore, schreist appears in sentences such as “Du schreist zu laut.”

Usage and nuance: Schreien describes loud vocal expression, often in contexts of fear, pain, anger, or excitement. The verb is typically intransitive, but can be used with adverbials or, less commonly, with a direct object to indicate what is shouted (for example, shouting a name or instructions). Schreien can be used in both literal and figurative senses, including expressions of strong emotion or protest.

Examples:

- Du schreist vor Angst.

- Du schreist jeden Morgen so laut, dass es die Nachbarn hören.

Etymology and related forms: Schreien originates from Old High German scrīan, with cognates in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch schreeuwen and the English scream. The term schreien and its forms reflect a broader family of verbs denoting vocal outcry in Germanic languages.

See also: German conjugation, German verbs, phonology of Germanic roots.