Definition

1. Verb:
   • To scream or to shout very loudly: This is the primary meaning of "la hét." It refers to the act of producing a very loud, sharp cry, often due to strong emotions such as fear, anger, pain, or excitement.
   • To yell or to shriek: It implies a sustained or forceful outcry that is louder and more intense than normal speech.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Đứa trẻ la hét vì sợ hãi. (The child screamed in fear.)
  • Đừng la hét trong thư viện! (Don't shout in the library!)
  • Họ la hét để cổ vũ cho đội bóng. (They yelled to cheer for the football team.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "la hét" often carries a negative connotation, describing noise that is disturbing, chaotic, or aggressive.
  • Cuộc tranh cãi biến thành một màn la hét vô ích. (The argument turned into a useless shouting match.)

Variants and Related Words

• La (v): to shout, to call out. This is a simpler, more general term for raising one's voice.
  • Cô giáo la học sinh ồn ào. (The teacher shouted at the noisy students.)
• Hét (v): to shriek, to let out a sharp scream. It can be used alone and is very similar to "la hét."
  • Cô ấy hét lên khi nhìn thấy con nhện. (She shrieked when she saw the spider.)

Synonyms

• Shout: to call or cry out loudly.
• Yell: to utter a loud cry, as of pain, fright, or enthusiasm.
• Scream: to utter a long, loud, piercing cry, as from pain or fear.
• Shriek: a high-pitched, piercing scream or sound.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• La hét om sòm / inh ỏi: to make a terrible racket; to shout noisily and disruptively.
  • Bọn trẻ chơi đùa và la hét om sòm cả buổi chiều. (The children played and made a terrible racket all afternoon.)

verb

1. to scream, to shriek