Quarrelling Meaning in English

word · lemma: quarrel

US

ˈkwɔɹəɫ

KWOR-uhl-ing

UK

kwˈɒɹəlɪŋ

kwor-ELL-ing

Definition

Quarrelling means arguing angrily with someone, often about something unimportant. It usually involves raised voices but not physical fighting.

Usage & Nuances

'Quarrelling' is more formal and less common in everyday speech than 'arguing.' It usually describes repeated or prolonged angry exchanges, often among friends or family. Not physical—use 'fight' for physical conflict.

• Spanish: discutiendo - peleando (verbalmente)
• Portuguese (BR): discutindo - brigando (verbalmente)
• Portuguese (PT): discutir - zangar-se (verbalmente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 争吵
• Chinese (Traditional): 爭吵
• Hindi: झगड़ना
• Arabic: يتشاجرون - يتجادلون
• Bengali: ঝগড়া করা - বিবাদ করা
• Russian: ссориться - ругаться
• Japanese: 口げんかをする
• Vietnamese: cãi nhau
• Korean: 다투다 - 말다툼하다
• Turkish: çekişmek - tartışmak (kavgacı)
• Urdu: جھگڑا کرنا - تکرار کرنا
• Indonesian: cãi nhau - tranh cãi

Example Sentences

The children are quarrelling over a toy.

basic

My parents were quarrelling last night.

basic

They stopped quarrelling when the teacher arrived.

basic

They're always quarrelling about whose turn it is to do the dishes.

natural

I can't stand all this quarrelling at home lately.

natural

Instead of quarrelling, maybe we should just talk it out.

natural