groan
word
Definition
To make a deep sound showing pain, sadness, or discomfort. It can also mean to complain in a low voice.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal. Used for both physical pain ('groan with pain') and annoyance/boredom ('groan about homework'). It can also describe non-human noises (doors, floors). Don't confuse with 'moan' (often softer, more emotional).
Spanish: gemir - gruñir (ruido) Portuguese (BR): gemer - resmungar (ruído)Portuguese (PT): geme - resmungar (ruído)Chinese (Simplified): 呻吟 - 发出抱怨声Chinese (Traditional): 呻吟 - 發出抱怨聲Hindi: कराहना - आह भरनाArabic: يئن - يتأوهBengali: নিশ্বাস ফেলা - কষ্টের শব্দ করা - অভিযোগ করা (আলতোভাবে)Russian: стонать - ворчатьJapanese: うめく - うなる (機械や物の場合)Vietnamese: rên rỉ - than vãnKorean: 신음하다 - 투덜거리다Turkish: inlemek - homurdanmakUrdu: کراہنا - آہ بھرناIndonesian: merintih - mengeluh
Example Sentences
He groaned when he hurt his leg.
basic
The students groaned when they got more homework.
basic
I heard the old door groan as it opened.
basic
My brother always groans when he has to get up early.
natural
She couldn't help but groan at his bad joke.
natural
Everyone groaned when the movie suddenly ended.
natural