beklagen — meaning in English

English meaning

• bemoan verb To moan or complain about (something).
• bewail verb To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for.
• lament verb To express deep sorrow or regret over something.
• moan noun A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.

Senses

beklagen is used for these senses in English:

• bemoan (transitive) To moan or complain about (something).
• bewail To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for.
• lament (intransitive) To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.
• lament (transitive) To express great sorrow or regret over; to bewail.
• moan (transitive, chiefly, UK) To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn. [from 13th c.]

bemoan — full definition

1. verb To moan or complain about (something).
2. verb To be dismayed or worried about (someone), particularly because of their situation or what has happened to them.

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