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whine in German

whine in German is Gejammer, Heulen, Jammern — whine means to complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.

whine in German

Gejammer
noun
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
Heulen
noun
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
Jammern
noun
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
Jaulen
noun
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
heulen
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
quengeln
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
jammern
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
winseln
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
jaulen
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
weinen
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.

What does "whine" mean?

  1. verb To complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.
    "The kids started whining about being bored halfway through the trip."
  2. noun A long, high-pitched complaining sound or tone of voice.
    "The engine let out a high-pitched whine before it finally stalled."

whine in a sentence

  • The kids started whining about being bored halfway through the trip.
  • Stop whining and just get on with the work.
  • The engine let out a high-pitched whine before it finally stalled.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "whine" in German?

"whine" in German is Gejammer, Heulen, Jammern. whine means: To complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.

How do you use "whine" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids started whining about being bored halfway through the trip." In German, "whine" is Gejammer, Heulen, Jammern.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "whine": Gejammer, Heulen, Jammern, Jaulen, heulen, quengeln.

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