Caw Meaning in English
word
Definition
To make the harsh, loud sound that crows and similar birds produce.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a verb for bird sounds, especially crows and ravens. Rarely applied to people, and only figuratively (e.g., a person speaking harshly). Often used in nature descriptions or children's books.
Spanish: graznarPortuguese (BR): grasnarPortuguese (PT): grasnarChinese (Simplified): 呱呱叫Chinese (Traditional): 呱呱叫Hindi: काँव-काँव करनाArabic: نعيقBengali: ডাকা (কাকের ডাক) - কোঁকানোRussian: каркатьJapanese: カーカーと鳴くVietnamese: quác (chim kêu)Korean: 까악거리다Turkish: gaklamakUrdu: کائیں کائیں کرناIndonesian: berkaok
Example Sentences
The crow began to caw loudly in the morning.
basic
Crows often caw when they see people nearby.
basic
Did you hear that bird caw just now?
basic
The old tree outside was filled with birds cawing all day.
natural
Every sunset, you can hear the neighborhood crows cawing together.
natural
The sudden caw broke the silence in the park.
natural