cries
word · lemma: cry
/ˈkɹaɪz/
kryz
/kɹˈaɪz/
kryz
Definition
Third-person singular form of 'cry'. It usually means someone sheds tears because they are sad, hurt, or emotional, but it can also mean shouting something loudly.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for tears: 'The baby cries', 'She cries easily'. Common patterns: 'cry for help', 'cry with joy', 'cry over something'. As 'shout', it appears more in stories or fixed expressions like 'cries out'. Do not confuse it with the noun plural 'cries' meaning loud calls or shouts.
Spanish: llora - gritaPortuguese (BR): chora - gritaPortuguese (PT): chora - gritaChinese (Simplified): 哭 - 喊叫Chinese (Traditional): 哭 - 喊叫Hindi: रोता/रोती है - चिल्लाता/चिल्लाती हैArabic: يبكي - يصرخBengali: কাঁদে - চিৎকার করেRussian: плачет - кричитJapanese: 泣く - 叫ぶVietnamese: khóc - hét lênKorean: 운다 - 소리친다Turkish: ağlar - bağırırUrdu: رونے لگتا ہے - چیخناIndonesian: menangis - berteriak
Example Sentences
She cries at sad movies.
basic
The boy cries for his mother.
basic
The baby cries when he is hungry.
basic
He always cries when he talks about his grandfather.
natural
"Watch out!" she cries as the glass falls.
natural
My sister cries with joy every time she sees her kids perform.
natural