Where does “gebrul” come from?
gebrul (Dutch) comes from Dutch brullen, from Middle Dutch brullen, from Middle High German brüelen.
gebrul (Dutch): howl; holler
Definitions
- howl; holler
Ancestry of “gebrul”, step by step
gebrul traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Dutch brullen
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | brullen | to roar; to cry |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | brullen | — |
| 3 | Middle High German | brüelen | — |
via Dutch ge
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | ge | "unstressed form of gij:" you |