ächzen — meaning in English

English meaning

• groan noun A low, drawn-out sound made when someone is in pain, upset, or annoyed.
• groaning adjective Making a low sound of pain, strain, or complaint.
• moan noun A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.

Senses

ächzen is used for these senses in English:

• groan A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy.
• groan To make a groan.
• groaning A low sound associated with extended suffering, sorrow, and toil.
• moan A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure.
• moan (intransitive) To make a moan or similar sound. [from 18th c.]

groan — full definition

1. noun A low, drawn-out sound made when someone is in pain, upset, or annoyed.
2. verb To make this kind of low, unhappy sound.

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