Meaning and Usage
怒鳴る (どなる) means "to shout" or "to yell," often with anger or frustration. It is stronger and more intense than simply speaking loudly. This verb is commonly used when someone raises their voice to scold or express strong emotions.
Common Contexts
You will often hear 怒鳴る in situations involving discipline, such as a teacher scolding a student or a parent yelling at a child. It can also describe arguments or moments of anger where voices are raised.
Collocations and Patterns
- 怒鳴る + 人 (e.g., 先生が怒鳴る): someone shouting at another person, often to reprimand.
- 怒鳴られる (passive form): being shouted at, often causing fear or discomfort.
- 怒鳴るだけでなく (not only shouting): used to add more actions beyond yelling.
Register and Nuance
怒鳴る is informal to neutral in register but implies a negative emotional state. It is not polite and usually indicates anger or frustration. Avoid using it in formal or respectful contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 怒鳴る with 大声を出す (おおごえをだす), which means "to raise one's voice" but without the strong emotional nuance. Use 怒鳴る when the shouting is angry or forceful, not just loud.