Bedeutung auf Deutsch

A2verb 1K

Complain

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/

Bedeutung von Complain

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

In simple words: To say you are unhappy about something.

Complain in einem Satz

• She always likes to complain about her job.
• He didn't want to complain because he wanted to avoid conflict.
• You can complain to the manager if the service is bad.
• They tend to complain when they are not satisfied with their food.
• The students complain about the amount of homework they receive.

Wie man Complain verwendet

Use 'complain' when expressing dissatisfaction. It's neutral and fits most contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more courteous language might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

complain + about + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'camp pain' – imagine someone in a camp grumbling about their uncomfortable sleeping bag.

Verwandte Wörter

Collocations with Complain

• bitterly
• loudly
• constantly
• cannot
• can hardly
• have cause to
• about
• at
• to

Synonyms for Complain

• protest
• grumble
• moan
• whine
• lament

Opposites of Complain

• praise
• approve
• agree

Common mistakes with Complain

• 'Complain' is often confused with 'compliment', which has a positive meaning.
• Learners may forget to include 'about' after 'complain'.
• Using 'complain' in overly formal situations can sound rude.

Häufige Fragen zu Complain

Was bedeutet Complain?

To say you are unhappy about something.

Was bedeutet Complain auf Deutsch?

To say you are unhappy about something.

Was ist die Definition von Complain?

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

Wie verwendet man Complain in einem Satz?

She always likes to complain about her job.

Kannst du ein weiteres Beispiel für Complain geben?

He didn't want to complain because he wanted to avoid conflict.

Was sind Synonyme für Complain?

Gängige Alternativen sind protest, grumble, moan, whine, lament.

Was ist das Gegenteil von Complain?

Gegenteilige Bedeutungen sind praise, approve, agree.

Welche Wörter passen zu Complain?

Es wird oft mit bitterly, loudly, constantly, cannot, can hardly, have cause to, about, at, to kombiniert.

Was sind häufige Fehler bei Complain?

'Complain' is often confused with 'compliment', which has a positive meaning. Learners may forget to include 'about' after 'complain'. Using 'complain' in overly formal situations can sound rude.

Wie spricht man Complain aus?

US: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/. Hör dir das Audio oben an, um die Aussprache von Muttersprachlern zu hören.

Wann sollte ich Complain verwenden?

Use 'complain' when expressing dissatisfaction. It's neutral and fits most contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more courteous language might be preferred.

Welches CEFR-Niveau hat Complain?

"Complain" ist auf dem Niveau A2 der CEFR-Skala.