Yell at Meaning in English
expression
ˈjɛɫ/ /ˈæt
YEL-at
jˈɛl/ /ˈæt
yel-AT
Definition
To shout loudly at someone, usually because you are angry or want to get their attention.
Usage & Nuances
Informal phrase, often showing anger or frustration. Usually followed by a person ('yell at someone'). Avoid using it for positive situations—it's mostly negative.
Spanish: gritarle a - regañar aPortuguese (BR): gritar com - gritar paraPortuguese (PT): gritar com - ralhar comChinese (Simplified): 对...大喊 - 冲...吼叫Chinese (Traditional): 對...大喊 - 對...吼叫Hindi: पर चिल्लानाArabic: يصرخ علىBengali: চিৎকার করা - গলা তুলে বলাRussian: накричать на - орать наJapanese: 怒鳴るVietnamese: la hét vào - quát vàoKorean: 소리를 지르다 - 고함을 지르다Turkish: bağırmakUrdu: پر چلانا - چیخنا (کسی پر)Indonesian: membentak - berteriak pada
Example Sentences
Please don't yell at me.
basic
The teacher yelled at the students for being noisy.
basic
He got scared when his dad yelled at him.
basic
I know you’re upset, but there’s no need to yell at me.
natural
She always yells at her brother for borrowing her stuff.
natural
If the boss yells at you, just stay calm and listen.
natural