Whimpered Meaning in English
word · lemma: whimper
ˈhwɪmpɝ/, /ˈwɪmpɝ
WIM-perd
wˈɪmpəd
WIM-pud
Definition
To make a quiet, weak sound or cry, often because of pain, fear, or sadness.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for animals (like dogs or puppies), but also for people, especially children. Implies a soft, pitiful sound—not a loud cry. Common with verbs like 'he whimpered softly' or 'she whimpered in fear.' Distinct from 'whined' (complaining) and 'sobbed' (stronger crying).
Spanish: gimió - sollozó (en voz baja)Portuguese (BR): gemeu (baixo) - choramingouPortuguese (PT): gemeu (baixo) - queixou-seChinese (Simplified): 呜咽 - 抽泣（小声）Chinese (Traditional): 嗚咽 - 抽泣（小聲）Hindi: सुबकना - धीमे से रोनाArabic: أنَّ - بكَى (بصوت منخفض)Bengali: কাঁউকাঁউ করা - মৃদুভাবে কান্না করাRussian: скулитьJapanese: しくしく泣く - か細く泣くVietnamese: rên rỉ - khóc rấm rứtKorean: 낑낑거리다 - 약하게 울다Turkish: sızlanmak - inlemekUrdu: سسکیاں لینا - دھیرے سے روناIndonesian: merengek - merengek kecil
Example Sentences
The puppy whimpered when it was left alone.
basic
She whimpered because her knee hurt.
basic
The baby whimpered softly in his crib.
basic
He whimpered when the doctor gave him a shot.
natural
"Please, don't leave me," she whimpered.
natural
The dog whimpered at the door, wanting to go outside.
natural