Whines Meaning in English
word · lemma: whine
ˈhwaɪnz/, /ˈwaɪnz
WYNZ
wˈaɪnz
WYNZ
Definition
To make a high, complaining, or annoying sound, usually because of unhappiness or discomfort. Often describes a person or an animal asking for something in a nagging or unpleasant way.
Usage & Nuances
'Whines' is informal and often negative. Used for both people (especially children) and animals (like dogs). Common in phrases like 'stop whining.' Not the same as 'cries' — whining is more complaining or high-pitched.
Spanish: lloriquea - se queja (con voz quejumbrosa)Portuguese (BR): reclama (choraminga) - choramingaPortuguese (PT): queixa-se (a choramingar) - lamuria-seChinese (Simplified): 哀嚎 - 抱怨（发牢骚）Chinese (Traditional): 哀嚎 - 抱怨（發牢騷）Hindi: कराहता है - रोता है (शिकायत करता है)Arabic: ينوح - يتذمرBengali: কান্নাকাটি করে - নাক গলে (অভিযোগ করে) - কেঁদে উঠে (উচ্চ স্বরে)Russian: хнычет - ноетJapanese: 泣き言を言う - ぐずるVietnamese: rên rỉ - than vãnKorean: 징징거리다 - 칭얼거리다Turkish: sızlanır - mızmızlanırUrdu: شکایت کرتا ہے - روتا ہے (بلند آواز میں)Indonesian: merengek - mengeluh dengan suara merengek
Example Sentences
The baby whines when he's hungry.
basic
He always whines about doing his homework.
basic
My dog whines when left alone.
basic
She whines every time things don’t go her way.
natural
No one likes it when someone whines in meetings.
natural
The engine whines loudly as the car goes uphill.
natural