Can't complain Meaning in English
expression
ˈkænt/ /kəmˈpɫeɪn
KANT kuhm-PLAIN
kɑːnt/ /kəmplˈeɪn
KAHNT kuhm-PLAIN
Definition
A polite, modest way to say that things are okay or satisfactory, even if not perfect.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used as a response to 'How are you?' Implies things are not perfect, but there's no reason to complain. Commonly used to sound humble or realistic. Not usually literal—doesn't mean you have absolutely nothing you could complain about.
Spanish: no me quejo - no puedo quejarmePortuguese (BR): não posso reclamar - não me queixoPortuguese (PT): não me posso queixar - não posso reclamarChinese (Simplified): 没什么好抱怨的 - 没法抱怨Chinese (Traditional): 沒什麼好抱怨的 - 沒辦法抱怨Hindi: शिकायत नहीं कर सकता - कोई शिकायत नहींArabic: لا أستطيع الشكوى - لا شكاوىBengali: অভিযোগ নেই - খারাপ নাRussian: жаловaться не на что - всё в порядкеJapanese: 特に不満はないVietnamese: không có gì phàn nàn - tạm ổnKorean: 불평할 것 없다 - 괜찮다Turkish: şikayetim yok - fena değilUrdu: شکایت نہیں ہے - سب ٹھیک ہےIndonesian: tidak bisa mengeluh - semua baik-baik saja
Example Sentences
I'm busy, but I can't complain.
basic
Everything is fine, so I can't complain.
basic
My job is stressful, but I can't complain.
basic
Not everything's perfect, but I can't complain.
natural
Things have been a bit tough lately, but overall I can't complain.
natural
Could be worse—I can't complain.
natural