cry
word
/ˈkɹaɪ/
kry
/kɹˈaɪ/
kry
Definition
To make tears come from your eyes because you are sad, hurt, or very happy; or to call out loudly, often for help.
Usage & Nuances
'Cry' mainly means to shed tears, but can also mean 'call out loudly.' Don't confuse with 'shout' or 'scream', which always mean loud vocal sounds. Common phrases: 'cry for help', 'cry tears of joy', 'cry out' (shout). Often used in both emotional and literal contexts.
Spanish: llorar - gritarPortuguese (BR): chorar - gritarPortuguese (PT): chorar - gritarChinese (Simplified): 哭（流泪）- 喊（叫喊）Chinese (Traditional): 哭（流淚）- 喊（叫喊）Hindi: रोना - चिल्लानाArabic: يبكي - يصرخBengali: কাঁদা - চিৎকার করা (সহায়তার জন্য)Russian: плакать - кричать (о помощи)Japanese: 泣く - 叫ぶ（助けを求めて）Vietnamese: khóc - kêu cứuKorean: 울다 - 소리치다(도움을 요청할 때)Turkish: ağlamak - yardım için bağırmakUrdu: رونا - پکارنا (مدد کے لیے)Indonesian: menangis - berteriak (meminta tolong)
Example Sentences
Babies often cry when they are hungry.
basic
Don't cry, everything will be okay.
basic
She began to cry after watching the sad movie.
basic
He tried not to cry at his daughter's wedding, but couldn't help it.
natural
I heard someone cry for help in the dark alley.
natural
She didn't just cry—she laughed through her tears.
natural