Skrik

Skrik is a word used in Norwegian Bokmål and Swedish that denotes a loud cry or scream. As a noun it refers to the act or sound of shouting. In Norwegian the related verb is å skrike, while Swedish uses skrika (att skrika) for the verb form.

Etymology and cognates: Skrik derives from North Germanic roots connected to crying or calling. Related forms exist across the Nordic languages, such as Danish skrig (a shout or scream) and Swedish skrika (to scream).

Cultural references: In Nordic language contexts, the term is closely associated with Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream. The work is known in Norwegian discussions as Skrik or Skriket and in Swedish discussions as Skriet; the widely known English title remains The Scream.

Usage: Beyond its literal sense, skrik is used as onomatopoeia and descriptive language in literature, film, and media to convey fear, alarm, or horror. It also appears in headlines and discussions about scenes of danger or distress.

See also: Scream.