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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.
    "Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant."
  2. verb To make a formal report or accusation, especially to an authority.
    "She complained to the police about the noisy neighbors."
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complain in a sentence

  • Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant.
  • He never complains, even when things go wrong.
  • She complained to the police about the noisy neighbors.

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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: "Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant." 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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