Moaning Meaning in English
word · lemma: moan
/ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
MOH-ning
/mˈəʊnɪŋ/
MOH-ning
Definition
Making a long, low sound of pain, unhappiness, or pleasure; can also refer to complaining in a low voice.
Usage & Nuances
'Moaning' is often used for expressing pain, discomfort, or sexual pleasure, but also informally for complaining ('stop moaning about it'). Formal writing rarely uses 'moaning' to mean complaining. It can sound negative if applied to ordinary complaints.
Spanish: gemir - quejarsePortuguese (BR): gemer - reclamarPortuguese (PT): gemer - queixar-seChinese (Simplified): 呻吟 - 抱怨Chinese (Traditional): 呻吟 - 抱怨Hindi: कराहना - शिकायत करनाArabic: أنين - تذمرBengali: করুণ স্বরে কেঁদে ওঠা - খুঁটিনাটি অভিযোগ করাRussian: стонать - нытьJapanese: うめく - 愚痴をこぼすVietnamese: rên rỉ - than vãnKorean: 신음하다 - 불평하다Turkish: inlemek - sızlanmakUrdu: کرانا - شکایت کرناIndonesian: merintih - mengeluh
Example Sentences
Stop moaning and finish your homework.
basic
The baby started moaning in her sleep.
basic
He was moaning because his stomach hurt.
basic
I could hear someone moaning from the next room.
natural
She's always moaning about the weather lately.
natural
He spent the whole day moaning instead of helping.
natural