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
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
sich beklagen
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
sich beschweren
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
meckern
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
klagen
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
sich beschweren
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
What does "complain" mean?
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verb To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
"My grandfather complains about his sore knees whenever the weather turns cold."
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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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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: "My grandfather complains about his sore knees whenever the weather turns cold." 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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