moan in German
moan in German is Stöhnen, Ächzen, klagen — moan means a low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.
moan in German
Stöhnen
A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure.
Ächzen
A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure.
klagen
(transitive, chiefly, UK) To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn. [from 13th c.]
beklagen
(transitive, chiefly, UK) To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn. [from 13th c.]
wehklagen
(transitive, chiefly, UK) To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn. [from 13th c.]
ächzen
(intransitive) To make a moan or similar sound. [from 18th c.]
stöhnen
(intransitive) To make a moan or similar sound. [from 18th c.]
jammern
(transitive) To say in a moan, or with a moaning voice. [from 19th c.]
schluchzen
(transitive) To say in a moan, or with a moaning voice. [from 19th c.]
stöhnen
(transitive) To say in a moan, or with a moaning voice. [from 19th c.]
maulen
(intransitive, colloquial) To complain; to grumble. [from 20th c.]
motzen
(intransitive, colloquial) To complain; to grumble. [from 20th c.]
murren
(intransitive, colloquial) To complain; to grumble. [from 20th c.]
What does "moan" mean?
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noun A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.
"A low moan came from the injured man on the ground."
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verb To make such a sound.
"She moaned softly as the doctor examined her ankle."
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verb To complain, especially persistently or about small things.
"He's always moaning about the weather."
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moan in a sentence
- A low moan came from the injured man on the ground.
- She moaned softly as the doctor examined her ankle.
- He's always moaning about the weather.
- Stop moaning and just get on with the work.
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What is "moan" in German?
"moan" in German is Stöhnen, Ächzen, klagen. moan means: A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.
How do you use "moan" in a sentence?
Example: "A low moan came from the injured man on the ground." In German, "moan" is Stöhnen, Ächzen, klagen.
Are there other ways to say "moan" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "moan": Stöhnen, Ächzen, klagen, beklagen, wehklagen, ächzen.
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