gripe in German
gripe in German is Griff, maulen, meckern — gripe means to complain, often persistently about something minor.
gripe in German
Griff
(obsolete) That which is grasped; a handle; a grip.
maulen
(obsolete, transitive) To pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances.
meckern
(obsolete, transitive) To pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances.
What does "gripe" mean?
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verb To complain, often persistently about something minor.
"He's always griping about the weather."
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noun A complaint, especially a small or petty one.
"My only gripe with the hotel was the slow Wi-Fi."
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gripe in a sentence
- He's always griping about the weather.
- She griped to her friend about the long commute.
- My only gripe with the hotel was the slow Wi-Fi.
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What is "gripe" in German?
"gripe" in German is Griff, maulen, meckern. gripe means: To complain, often persistently about something minor.
How do you use "gripe" in a sentence?
Example: "He's always griping about the weather." In German, "gripe" is Griff, maulen, meckern.
Are there other ways to say "gripe" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "gripe": Griff, maulen, meckern.
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