groan

A noun referring to a deep, low sound made by a person expressing pain, displeasure, or despair.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее глубокий низкий звук, издаваемый человеком, выражающим боль, недовольство или отчаяние.esSonido profundo y prolongado que emite una persona para expresar dolor, disgusto, queja o desesperación; también puede referirse a un lamento o murmullo de descontento.frSubstantif désignant un son grave et profond émis par une personne exprimant une douleur, un mécontentement ou un désespoir, ou une plainte sourde et prolongée.deEin tiefes, dumpfes Geräusch, das ein Mensch bei Schmerz, Unzufriedenheit oder Verzweiflung ausstößt. Auch ein solches Geräusch als Ausdruck von Missfallen oder Anstrengung.ptSubstantivo que designa um som grave e baixo emitido por uma pessoa que expressa dor, descontentamento ou desespero.zh指人因痛苦、不满或绝望而发出的低沉而深长的声音；也可指类似呻吟的声音。arاسم يدل على صوت عميق منخفض يصدره الإنسان تعبيراً عن الألم أو الاستياء أو اليأس. ويُستعمل أيضاً للدلالة على تذمر أو شكوى.

1. Sound of pain or discomfort B1 formal

   A low, deep sound made by someone in pain, distress, or discomfort.

   • He let out a groan when he stubbed his toe.
   • The patient's groan could be heard from the waiting room.
   • She gave a groan of frustration after dropping her keys.

   ruСтонesGemido de dolorfrgémissement de douleurdeStöhnenptGemidozh呻吟arأَنِين

   المرادفات: crygruntmoanmurmursighwailwhimper

2. Sound of disapproval or complaint B1 informal

   A sound made to express annoyance, disapproval, or complaint.

   • There was a collective groan from the audience when the speaker announced the delay.
   • His groan of disappointment was audible when he saw the test results.
   • The students let out a groan when the teacher assigned extra homework.

   ruСтон недовольстваesQuejido de desaprobaciónfrgémissement de désapprobationdeStöhnen des MissfallensptResmungo de desaprovaçãozh不满的哼声arتَنَهّيدَةُ اسْتِياء

   المرادفات: complaintgrumblemoanmurmursighwhine

• groans plural form
• groans' possessive plural form
• groan's possessive singular form

A verb used to express a deep, inarticulate sound made in response to pain, distress, or disapproval.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения глубокого, нечленораздельного звука, издаваемого в ответ на боль, страдание или неодобрение.esVerbo que expresa un sonido profundo e inarticulado emitido por dolor, sufrimiento o desaprobación.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer un son grave et inarticulé émis en réponse à la douleur, la souffrance ou le désaccord; se plaindre sourdement.deVerb, das einen tiefen, unartikulierten Laut ausdrückt, der als Reaktion auf Schmerz, Leiden oder Missbilligung geäußert wird.ptVerbo usado para expressar um som profundo e inarticulado emitido em resposta à dor, sofrimento ou desaprovação; também pode indicar reclamar de forma arrastada ou gemer sob esforço.zh动词，表示因疼痛、痛苦或不满而发出低沉、含糊的声音；也指抱怨、发牢骚。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن إصدار صوت عميق غير مفهوم استجابةً للألم أو المعاناة أو الاستياء.

1. Make a deep sound of pain or displeasure B1 formal

   To make a long, low sound expressing physical or emotional pain, suffering, or annoyance.

   • He groaned when he tried to lift the heavy box.
   • The patient groaned in pain after the surgery.
   • She groaned at the sight of the long queue.

   ruСтонутьesGemir de dolor o disgustofrGémir (de douleur ou de mécontentement)deStöhnenptGemidozh呻吟arالتأوّه من الألم

   المرادفات: grumblemoansighwailwhine

2. Complain or protest B2 informal

   To express dissatisfaction or annoyance, often in a low, grumbling voice.

   • The students groaned when the teacher announced a pop quiz.
   • He groaned about having to work overtime again.
   • They groaned at the news of the delayed flight.

   ruВорчатьesQuejarsefrse plaindre en gémissantdeStöhnenptResmungarzh抱怨arالتذمر والشكوى

   المرادفات: carpcomplaingrousegrumblekvetchmoanwhine

   الأضداد: applaudcelebratecommendpraise

3. Make a creaking sound B2 formal

   To make a low, creaking sound under pressure or weight, like a floorboard or a tree.

   • The old wooden floor groaned under their weight.
   • The ship groaned as the waves crashed against its hull.
   • The tree groaned in the strong wind.

   ruСкрипетьesrechinarfrGémir sous une chargedeÄchzenptRangerzh吱嘎作响arيَصْدَحُ صَوْتًا خَشِنًا

   المرادفات: creakgrateraspsqueak

• groaned past participle
• groaned past simple
• groaning present participle
• groans third person singular