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complain in German

complain in German is klagen, sich beklagen, sich beschweren — complain means to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.

complain in German

klagen
verb
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
sich beklagen
verb
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
sich beschweren
verb
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
meckern
verb
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
klagen
verb
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
sich beschweren
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "complain" in German?

"complain" in German is klagen, sich beklagen, sich beschweren. 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 German, "complain" is klagen, sich beklagen, sich beschweren.

Are there other ways to say "complain" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "complain": klagen, sich beklagen, sich beschweren, meckern.

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