Bellow Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɛɫoʊ

BEL-oh

UK

bˈɛləʊ

BEL-oh

Definition

To shout or make a loud, deep noise, like an angry person or a large animal such as a bull or a lion.

Usage & Nuances

Often dramatic or expressive; used for humans ('He bellowed with anger') and animals. More intense than 'shout.' Common collocations: 'bellow with rage,' 'bellow orders.' Rare in daily conversation; more literary or descriptive.

• Spanish: bramar - mugir - gritar (con voz fuerte)
• Portuguese (BR): bramir - mugir - berrar
• Portuguese (PT): bramir - mugir - berrar
• Chinese (Simplified): 咆哮 - 吼叫
• Chinese (Traditional): 咆哮 - 吼叫
• Hindi: गरजना - चिल्लाना (तेज़ आवाज़ में)
• Arabic: يصرخ (بصوت عالٍ) - يزأر
• Bengali: গর্জন করা - চিৎকার করা (গভীর স্বরে)
• Russian: реветь - орать (громко, низким голосом)
• Japanese: 怒鳴る - ほえる (動物などが大声を出す)
• Vietnamese: gầm lên - gào lên (giọng to, trầm)
• Korean: 고함치다 - 울부짖다
• Turkish: kükremek - bağırmak (kalın sesle)
• Urdu: دھاڑنا - گرجنا
• Indonesian: mengaum - berteriak keras

Example Sentences

The lion bellowed loudly in the zoo.

basic

He bellowed orders at his team.

basic

She heard someone bellow from upstairs.

basic

My dad bellowed at me to clean my room, so I couldn't ignore him.

natural

The coach bellowed across the field to get everyone's attention.

natural

Suddenly, thunder bellowed in the distance, making everyone jump.

natural