grumble

• Substantiv, das ein tiefes, grollendes Geräusch oder eine mürrisch geäußerte Beschwerde bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a low, rumbling sound or a complaint expressed in a grumbling manner.

1. B1informal

   A low, continuous sound of complaint or dissatisfaction.

   Murren

   • He let out a grumble about the long wait.
   • Her constant grumble about the weather annoyed everyone.
   • There was a grumble of discontent from the crowd.

   Synonymecomplaintgrievancegripegrousegrumblingkvetchmoanmurmurmutterwhine

2. Low rumbling soundB2formal

   A low, muffled sound, like thunder or a stomach.

   Grollen

   • A grumble of thunder echoed in the distance.
   • The grumble of the engine signaled the truck's approach.
   • His stomach let out a loud grumble during the meeting.

   Synonymedronegrowlhummurmurrumblerumbling

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand leise und in unzufriedenem Ton klagt oder murrt; oft ohne klare Beschwerde, sondern als dumpfes Brummen des Unmuts.

A verb used to express the act of complaining or murmuring in a low, discontented manner.

1. Complain quietlyB1informal

   To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low, often grumpy voice.

   Murren

   • He grumbled about the long wait at the doctor's office.
   • She grumbled under her breath when asked to work late.
   • The customers grumbled about the poor service.

   Synonymecarpcomplaingrousegruntkvetchmoanmurmurmutterwhine

   Antonymeapplaudcheercomplimentpraise

2. Make a low rumbling soundB2formal

   To make a low, continuous, rumbling noise, like thunder or a stomach.

   Grollen

   • Thunder grumbled in the distance.
   • My stomach grumbled loudly during the meeting.
   • The old engine grumbled as it started up.

   Synonymedronegrowlgurglemurmurrumble