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complain in Dutch

complain in Dutch is klagen, kankeren, klacht — complain means to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.

complain in Dutch

klagen
verb
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
kankeren
verb
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
klacht
verb
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
klagen
verb
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
zeiken
verb
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.

What does "complain" mean?

  1. verb To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
    "My grandfather complains about his sore knees whenever the weather turns cold."
  2. verb To make a formal report or accusation, especially to an authority.
    "He complained to the council about the broken streetlights outside his house."
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complain in a sentence

  • My grandfather complains about his sore knees whenever the weather turns cold.
  • Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant.
  • He complained to the council about the broken streetlights outside his house.
  • If you see a fault, you can complain to the regulator online.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "complain" in Dutch?
"complain" in Dutch is klagen, kankeren, klacht. complain means: To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
How do you use "complain" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandfather complains about his sore knees whenever the weather turns cold." In Dutch, "complain" is klagen, kankeren, klacht.
Are there other ways to say "complain" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "complain": klagen, kankeren, klacht, zeiken.
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