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whine in Norwegian

whine in Norwegian is hvin, hyl, hvine — whine means to complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.

whine in Norwegian

hvin
noun
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
hyl
noun
A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
hvine
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
hyle
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
jamre
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
sutre
verb
(intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine (compare whinge) or as if with a whine.
syte
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 Norwegian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "whine" in Norwegian?

"whine" in Norwegian is hvin, hyl, hvine. 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 Norwegian, "whine" is hvin, hyl, hvine.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 7 translations listed for "whine": hvin, hyl, hvine, hyle, jamre, sutre.

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