Breakdown of Schreeuwend roepen ze ons.
roepen
to call (shout)
ons
us (object)
ze
they; she (unstressed form of zij) / them (object)
schreeuwen
to shout
Questions & Answers about Schreeuwend roepen ze ons.
How is schreeuwend formed?
It comes from the verb schreeuwen (to shout). To make a present participle (an '-ing' word that describes an ongoing action), you simply add -d to the full infinitive verb. In this sentence, it tells us exactly how they are doing the calling.
Why is it roepen ze instead of ze roepen?
This is because of the verb-second rule. When you start a sentence with anything other than the subject, the verb still has to be in the second spot. Since Schreeuwend takes the first position, the verb roepen comes next, and the subject ze flips behind it.
Will I ever need to add an -e to make it schreeuwende?
Yes, but only if you use it like a normal adjective placed directly in front of a noun. For example, de schreeuwende kinderen (the shouting children). Here, it acts as an adverb because it describes the action (roepen), so it does not get an extra -e.
What is the difference in meaning between schreeuwen and roepen?
Roepen means 'to call' or 'to call out', usually just to get someone's attention. Schreeuwen means 'to yell' or 'to scream' very loudly. Putting them together paints a clear picture: they are trying to get our attention by yelling at the top of their lungs.