complain
/kəmˈpleɪn/verb
A2formalcommon/kəmˈpleɪn/A verb used to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or a grievance about something.
ruГлагол, используемый для выражения недовольства, раздражения или жалобы на что-либо.esVerbo que se usa para expresar descontento, molestia o queja sobre algo o alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer son mécontentement, son irritation ou pour se plaindre de quelque chose.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um Unzufriedenheit, Ärger oder eine Beschwerde über etwas auszudrücken.ptVerbo usado para expressar descontentamento, irritação ou insatisfação com algo ou alguém.zh动词，表示因不满、烦恼或受到不公正待遇而表达抱怨或诉苦。arفعل يُستعمل للتعبير عن عدم الرضا أو الاستياء أو التذمر من شيء أو شخص.
- Express dissatisfaction A2 formal
To say that something is wrong or not satisfactory.
- She complained about the noisy neighbors.
- He complained to the manager about the poor service.
- They complained that the room was too cold.
ruВыражать недовольствоesquejarsefrse plaindredeUnzufriedenheit äußernptExpressar insatisfaçãozh表达不满arالتعبير عن عدم الرضا
- Report a problem B1 formal
To formally state that something is not working properly or is causing trouble.
- I need to complain to the landlord about the broken heater.
- She complained to the airline about her lost luggage.
- He complained to the city council about the potholes.
ruПожаловатьсяesreportar un problemafrSignaler un problèmedeBeschwerde einlegenptReclamarzh投诉arتقديم شكوى
- Whine or grumble B1 informal
To express annoyance or unhappiness in a persistent, often irritating way.
- Stop complaining and do something about it!
- He's always complaining about his job.
- She complained all day about the weather.
ruЖаловатьсяesQuejarse o refunfuñarfrse plaindre (de façon répétée)deSich beschwerenptReclamarzh抱怨arالتذمّر
Синонимы: beefbellyachecarpgripegrouchgrousegrumblekvetchmoanwhine
- complained past participle
- complained past simple
- complaining present participle
- complains third person singular