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wail
weɪl
verb
zawodzić
Also
lamentować
Definition
To make a long, loud, high-pitched cry, typically in pain, grief, or anger.
Examples
The baby started to wail loudly when it woke up.
Dziecko zaczęło głośno zawodzić, gdy się obudziło.
She wailed in despair after hearing the bad news.
Lamentowała w rozpaczy po usłyszeniu złych wieści.
Collocations
wail loudlywail in painwail in grief
noun
lament
Also
zawodzenie(n)
Definition
A long, loud, high-pitched cry, often expressing pain or grief.
Examples
We heard the mournful wail of the wind through the trees.
Usłyszeliśmy żałosne zawodzenie wiatru wśród drzew.
The siren's wail grew louder as the ambulance approached.
Lament syreny stawał się coraz głośniejszy, gdy zbliżała się karetka.
Collocations
a loud wailthe wail of a sirena mournful wail
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