whine

A noun referring to a complaint or expression of discontent uttered in a plaintive, high-pitched, or whining manner.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее жалобу или выражение недовольства, произнесённое жалобным, высоким или ноющим тоном.esSustantivo que designa una queja o expresión de descontento emitida en un tono lastimero, agudo o plañidero, a menudo de forma repetitiva.frNom désignant une plainte ou une expression de mécontentement émise sur un ton plaintif, aigu ou geignard.deSubstantiv, das eine klagende, jammernde Äußerung von Unzufriedenheit oder Schmerz bezeichnet, oft in hohem, weinerlichem Ton; auch das anhaltende, leise Klagelaut eines Tieres.ptSubstantivo que designa uma queixa ou expressão de descontentamento dita em tom lamurioso, agudo ou choroso; também pode se referir ao som agudo e prolongado emitido por um animal, como um cachorro.zh名词，指以哀怨、尖细或哭腔的声音发出的抱怨或不满表达。arاسم يدل على شكوى أو تعبير عن عدم الرضا بنبرة متذللة أو عالية أو نائحة. ويشير أيضاً إلى الصوت الحاد المستمر الصادر عن شخص أو حيوان تعبيراً عن الألم أو الاستياء.

1. Complaint B1 informal

   A complaint uttered in a plaintive, whining way, often expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance.

   • His constant whine about the weather was getting on my nerves.
   • She let out a long whine about the unfairness of the rules.
   • The child's whine for more candy was ignored by the parents.

   ruЖалобаesquejafrplainte geignardedeJammernptQueixazh抱怨arشكوى بنبرة نائحة

   Sinônimos: beefbellyachecomplaintgripegrousegrumblemoan

2. High-pitched sound B1 formal

   A long, high-pitched, often irritating sound, like that made by a crying child or a machine.

   • The whine of the engine signaled that something was wrong.
   • A high-pitched whine came from the old refrigerator.
   • The dog let out a soft whine when it saw its owner.

   ruВизгessonido agudo y quejumbrosofrSon aigu plaintifdeHeulen und JaulenptGuinchozh尖叫声arصرير حادّ

   Sinônimos: cryhowlscreechshrieksquealwailyelp

• whines plural form
• whines' possessive plural form
• whine's possessive singular form

A verb used to express a high-pitched, complaining sound or to complain in a childish or annoying manner.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения высокого, жалобного звука или жалобы детским или раздражающим образом.esVerbo que designa un sonido agudo y quejumbroso, o el acto de quejarse de manera lastimera, insistente o irritante, a menudo con tono infantil.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner un son aigu et plaintif ou pour se plaindre d'une manière geignarde, enfantine ou irritante.deVerb, das einen hohen, klagenden Ton oder eine weinerliche, jammernde Beschwerde beschreibt, oft auf kindliche oder nervige Weise.ptVerbo usado para descrever um som agudo e lamentoso, ou o ato de reclamar de maneira infantil ou irritante.zh动词，指发出高而哀怨的声音，或像小孩一样以惹人烦的方式抱怨。arفعل يدل على إصدار صوت عالٍ ومتذمر أو الشكوى بأسلوب طفولي أو مزعج.

1. Move with a whining sound B1 informal

   To move or travel while producing a long, high-pitched, often irritating sound.

   • The car whined as it climbed the steep hill.
   • The machinery whined loudly during operation.
   • The siren whined in the distance as the ambulance approached.

   ruДвигаться с воемesmoverse con un zumbido agudofrSe déplacer en gémissantdeMit Heulen fahrenptMover-se com um zumbido agudozh发出呜呜声地移动arتحرّك مع إصدار صوت عويل

   Sinônimos: buzzdronehumscreechsqueal

2. Talk in a tearful manner A2 informal

   To speak in a high-pitched, complaining, or tearful tone, often to express distress or dissatisfaction.

   • The child whined about not getting a toy.
   • She whined that she was too tired to walk.
   • He whined to his mother about his homework.

   ruНытьesquejarse lloriqueandofrparler d'une voix geignardedejammernptLamentar-sezh哭诉arالتذلل بالبكاء

   Sinônimos: bleatgrizzlemoansnivelwailwhimper

   Antônimos: assertdeclarestate

3. Make a high-pitched, screeching noise B1 informal

   To produce a sharp, piercing, and often unpleasant sound.

   • The dog whined when it heard the thunder.
   • The old door whined as it swung open.
   • The kettle began to whine as the water boiled.

   ruВизжатьeschillarfrproduire un grincement aigudeSchrill klingenptGuincharzh发出刺耳声arأَزَّ

   Sinônimos: screechshrieksqueaksquealyelp

4. Complain whiningly A2 informal

   To express dissatisfaction or annoyance in a persistent, irritating, or high-pitched manner.

   • Stop whining about the weather; it's not that bad.
   • He whined constantly about his workload.
   • She whined that the food was too cold.

   ruНытьesquejarse en tono lastimerofrse plaindre en gémissantdeJammernptReclamarzh抱怨arالتذمر

   Sinônimos: carpgripegrouchgrumblekvetchmoansnivelwhimper

   Antônimos: acceptapplaudapprovecelebratecommendendorsepraiserejoice

• whined past participle
• whined past simple
• whining present participle
• whines third person singular