complaining

kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ
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Translation of complaining into German,

Noun

behavior

the act of expressing unhappiness or dissatisfaction
Nörgeln Klagen Beschweren Meckern
  • Constant complaining can make the atmosphere unpleasant.Ständiges Nörgeln kann die Atmosphäre unangenehm machen.

Adjective

habitual

expressing dissatisfaction or discomfort habitually
  • She had a complaining tone in every conversation.Sie hatte in jedem Gespräch einen nörgelnden Ton.
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Expressions with complaining: examples in English and translations in German

Kläger
The judge asked the complaining party to present the evidence first.

Synonyms and analogies of complaining in English

Examples of complaining in a sentence

  • There was loud complaining in the line when the train was canceled.
  • His complaining nature made him unpopular at work.
  • The complaining customer demanded to see the manager.
complain
kəmˈpleɪn
Verb
1.

communication

intr.
express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
intr.
  • She often complains about the weather.Sie beschwert sich oft über das Wetter.
2.

expression

intr.
express feelings of pain or discomfort
intr.
  • He complained of a headache all day.Er klagte den ganzen Tag über Kopfschmerzen.
3.

legal

tr./intr.Rare
make a formal accusation or charge
tr./intr.Rare
eine Beschwerde erheben sich beklagen
  • He complained to the authorities about the noise.Er erhob bei den Behörden eine Beschwerde über den Lärm.

Expressions with complain: examples in English and translations in German

sich nicht beklagen
How's work? Can't complain.
lautstark jammern
She complained like a trooper about the poor service.
lautstark beschweren
heftig beklagen
He complained to high heaven when his package arrived late.
meckern über
She likes to complain about the weather every day.
schnell zu beklagen
He is quick to complain whenever things don't go his way.
endlos beschweren
ständig beklagen
She would complain endlessly about the noise from the construction site.

Translations of "complaining" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBeschwerdenf.

His constant complaining put everyone in a lather during the meeting.

Seine ständige Beschwerde versetzte alle in Aufruhr während der Besprechung.

dasGejammernn.

His constant complaining is driving me up the wall these days.

Sein ständiges Gejammer bringt mich dieser Tage echt an die Decke.

dieKlagenf.

Then he died - bravely and without complaining, like a little hero.

Dann starb er tapfer und ohne Klage, als ein kleiner Held.

Nörgelnn.

I can no longer tolerate his constant complaining about every little thing.

Ich kann sein ständiges Nörgeln über jede Kleinigkeit nicht mehr ertragen.

dasGemeckernn.

His endless complaining about the weather is driving me up the wall.

Sein ständiges Gemecker über das Wetter macht mich langsam wahnsinnig.

Adjective / Participle
beklagtadj.

Delaney's been complaining about headaches, stiff neck, nausea.

Delaney hat sich über Kopfschmerzen, einen steifen Hals und Schwindel beklagt.

sich beschwertpp.

She's wasting her breath complaining; the manager will never change the policy.

Sie redet umsonst, wenn sie sich beschwert; der Chef ändert die Regeln nie.

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complaining: Examples and translations in context

The neighbors finally buried the hatchet after years of complaining about noise.

Die Nachbarn versöhnten sich schließlich nach jahrelangen Beschwerden über den Lärm.

Our landlord's a good sort, always fixing things quickly without complaining.

Unser Vermieter ist ein netter Typ und repariert immer alles schnell ohne Beschwerden.

Local residents fight shy of complaining officially, fearing trouble with the council.

Anwohner scheuen offizielle Beschwerden, aus Angst vor Ärger mit der Gemeinde.

They knew complaining to the boss again would poke the bear unnecessarily.

Sie wussten, dass eine weitere Beschwerde beim Chef unnötig mit dem Feuer spielt.

He's up the walls with customers complaining non-stop about the new policy.

Er ist mit den dauernden Beschwerden der Kunden über die neue Regelung total im Stress.

It's great to see my children eat up their vegetables without complaining.

Es ist schön zu sehen, wie meine Kinder ihr Gemüse ohne Beschwerden aufessen.

I was suddenly inspired and my thoughts of complaining vanished.

Plötzlich war ich inspiriert und meine Beschwerden in meinen Gedanken verschwanden.

All complaints must be in writing and the complaining individual must be identified.

Alle Beschwerden müssen schriftlich ergehen und die beschwerdeführende Person muss bekannt sein.

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