grumbling

ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ
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Translation of grumbling into German,

Adjective

1.

person

expressing dissatisfaction in a low muttering way
murrend grummelnd brummig
  • He gave a grumbling response to the suggestion.Er gab eine grummelnde Antwort auf den Vorschlag.
2.

sound

making a continuous low and rumbling sound
  • The grumbling engine echoed through the valley.Der grollende Motor hallte durch das Tal.

Noun

1.

complaining sound

act of complaining in a low tone
Murren n
  • Her constant grumbling about work was exhausting..Ihr ständiges Murren über die Arbeit war erschöpfend
2.

physiology

sound made by a hungry stomach
Magenknurren nMagenrumoren Magenbrummen
  • I heard a grumbling from my stomach before lunch.Ich hörte ein Magenknurren, bevor es Mittagessen gab.
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Synonyms and analogies of grumbling in English

Examples of grumbling in a sentence

  • She had a grumbling tone when discussing the new policy.
  • The grumbling thunder warned of the approaching storm.
  • A grumbling stomach interrupted the quiet room.
  • His grumbling could be heard from the next room.
  • There was a lot of grumbling after the new policy was announced.
  • The grumbling in the room was unmistakable during the meeting.
grumble
ˈɡrʌmbəl
Verb
1.

complaint

tr./intr.
complain in a low, surly manner
tr./intr.
  • He would often grumble about the long hours at work.Er murrte oft über die langen Arbeitszeiten.
2.

sound

intr.
make a low, growling or rumbling noise
intr.
  • The thunder began to grumble in the distance.Der Donner begann in der Ferne zu grollen.
3.

utterance

tr.
utter in a grumbling fashion
tr.
  • She grumbled her disapproval under her breath.Sie murrte ihre Missbilligung vor sich hin.
Noun
1.

communication

complaint expressed in a low, surly tone
Murren n
  • His constant grumble about the weather annoyed everyone.Sein ständiges Murren über das Wetter ging allen auf die Nerven.
2.

sound

low continuous noise like thunder or stomach growl
Grollen n
  • The distant grumble of thunder was ominous.Das ferne Grollen des Donners war unheilvoll.

Expressions with grumble: examples in English and translations in German

ohne Murren
klaglos
She finished her chores without a grumble.
sich nicht beklagen
nicht meckern
Work is busy, but I must not grumble.
Kann mich nicht beklagen
How are you? Mustn't grumble.

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

Noun
dasMurrennn.

When his friends complained, he turned aside their grumbling with laughter.

Als seine Freunde sich beschwerten, lenkte er ihr Murren mit einem Lachen ab.

dasGemurrenn.

His grumbling in the corner made it clear he was unhappy with his assignment.

Sein Gemurre in der Ecke machte klar, dass er mit seiner Aufgabe unzufrieden war.

dasGemurmelnn.

There was a noticeable grumbling among the crowd when the concert was delayed.

Es gab ein spürbares Gemurmel in der Menge, als das Konzert verschoben wurde.

Nörgelnn.

The malcontent's constant grumbling is draining the morale of the team.

Das ständige Nörgeln des Unzufriedenen zehrt an der Moral des Teams.

Nörgeleinmf.

I'm fed up with her grumbling.

Ich habe genug von ihrer Nörgelei.

Adjective
brummigadj.

I was just grumbling a bit.

Ich war nur etwas brummig.

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grumbling: Examples and translations in context

Nobody demands delicious lunches and dinners, not grumbling for nothing.

Niemand verlangt leckeres Mittagessen und Abendessen, nicht umsonst zu murren.

There is no shortage of public grumbling, as well.

Es gibt keinen Mangel der öffentlichen Murren, wie gut.

She keeps her husband wholeheartedly without any grumbling and groaning.

Sie hält ihr Mann von ganzem Herzen, ohne Murren und Stöhnen.

The coach cut up rough after hearing players grumbling about his strict training methods.

Der Trainer ging in die Luft, als er das Murren über seine strengen Trainingsmethoden hörte.

The robust and low-maintenance steel spring shock absorbs harder knocks without grumbling.

Der robuste und wartungsarme Stahlfederdämpfer schluckt härtere Schläge, ohne zu murren.

They were too attached to their perpetual grumbling and complaint.

Sie waren zu ihrer ewigen Murren und Klage angebracht.

I paid this difference though with a grumbling.

Auch diese Differenz zahlte ich, zwar mit einem Murren.

Such a fuse must work for many years without grumbling.

Eine solche Sicherung muss viele Jahre ohne Murren funktionieren.

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