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bí ag clamhsán — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • complain verb To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
  • grumble verb To complain in a low, muttering, discontented way.

Senses

bí ag clamhsán is used for these senses in English:

  • complain (intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
  • complain (intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
  • grumble (intransitive) To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

complain — full definition

  1. verb To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
  2. verb To make a formal report or accusation, especially to an authority.

grumble — full definition

  1. verb To complain in a low, muttering, discontented way.
  2. noun A low rumbling sound, or a muttered complaint.

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