kräht

kräht is a German word that translates to "caws" or "croaks" in English. It is the present tense, third-person singular form of the verb "krähen." This verb is primarily used to describe the sound made by certain birds, most notably crows and roosters. When a rooster crows, it is often associated with the morning and the start of a new day. The sound of crows is sometimes described as a harsh or raucous call.

The word "kräht" can be used in a literal sense, referring to the actual sound produced by these birds. For example, "Der Hahn kräht am Morgen" means "The rooster crows in the morning." It can also be used figuratively, though this is less common. In some contexts, it might be used to describe a loud, harsh, or insistent sound made by something other than a bird, but this is generally considered a poetic or colloquial usage. The etymology of the word is rooted in old Germanic languages, with similar sounds appearing in other Germanic languages to describe similar bird calls. The word's usage is well-established within the German language and is understood by native speakers in its primary context.