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grievance in German

grievance in German is Kümmernis, Missstand, Mißstand — grievance means a formal complaint, especially about unfair treatment at work.

grievance in German

Kümmernis
noun
(countable) Something which causes grief.
Missstand
noun
(countable) Something which causes grief.
Mißstand
noun
(countable) Something which causes grief.
Ärgernis
noun
(countable) Something which causes grief.
Übelstand
noun
(countable) Something which causes grief.
Kränkung
noun
(countable) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
Kummer
noun
(countable) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
Kümmernis
noun
(countable) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
Missstand
noun
(countable) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
Mißstand
noun
(countable) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
Kummer
noun
(uncountable) Feelings of being wronged; outrage; resentment, bitterness or anger.
Ärger
noun
(uncountable) Feelings of being wronged; outrage; resentment, bitterness or anger.
Groll
noun
(uncountable) Feelings of being wronged; outrage; resentment, bitterness or anger.
Kränkung
noun
(uncountable) Feelings of being wronged; outrage; resentment, bitterness or anger.
Wut
noun
(uncountable) Feelings of being wronged; outrage; resentment, bitterness or anger.
Beschwerde
noun
(countable) A complaint or annoyance.
Klage
noun
(countable) A complaint or annoyance.
Ärgernis
noun
(countable) A complaint or annoyance.
Beschwerde
noun
(countable, human resources) A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.
Klage
noun
(countable, human resources) A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.

What does "grievance" mean?

  1. noun A formal complaint, especially about unfair treatment at work.
    "If you want the problem fixed, you'll have to file a grievance with the city."
  2. noun A real or perceived wrong that someone feels resentful about.
    "He still holds a grievance against his old business partner."
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grievance in a sentence

  • If you want the problem fixed, you'll have to file a grievance with the city.
  • The union filed a grievance over the unpaid overtime.
  • He still holds a grievance against his old business partner.

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What is "grievance" in German?
"grievance" in German is Kümmernis, Missstand, Mißstand. grievance means: A formal complaint, especially about unfair treatment at work.
How do you use "grievance" in a sentence?
Example: "The union filed a grievance over the unpaid overtime." In German, "grievance" is Kümmernis, Missstand, Mißstand.
Are there other ways to say "grievance" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "grievance": Kümmernis, Missstand, Mißstand, Ärgernis, Übelstand, Kränkung.
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