complain
complain
Meaning of complain
express dissatisfaction
Unzufriedenheit über eine Leistung oder Ware äußern
Pronunciation
complain with German translation
complain usage examples
I complain about the noisy room.
Ich beschwere mich über das laute Zimmer.
The guest complains about the cold food.
Der Gast beschwert sich über das kalte Essen.
complain synonyms
What's the difference between complain, file a complaint, moan, whine, grumble, gripe, protest, and voice concerns
to make an official written complaint; esp. American
ENIf the issue isn't resolved, you can file a complaint with the housing authority.
to complain in an annoying way; informal, British
ENHe kept moaning about the heat in his flat.
ENPlease don't whine about the small extra charge.
to complain quietly and bad-temperedly
ENThey grumbled about the slow internet but didn't ask for help.
Advanced: broader words
to complain, informal; mainly American
ENHe always gripes about the parking fees.
ENResidents protested the lack of heating in the building.
to politely say you are worried
ENSeveral tenants voiced concerns about safety in the stairwell.
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Questions about this word
What does complain mean?
express dissatisfaction
How do you pronounce complain?
complain is pronounced [kəmˈpleɪn].
How is complain used in a sentence?
Ich beschwere mich über das laute Zimmer. Translation: I complain about the noisy room.
Is complain part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?
Yes, complain can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is complain part of At the Hotel vocabulary?
Yes, complain can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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