moan
word
/ˈmoʊn/
/mˈəʊn/
Definition
To make a low, long sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure. It can also mean to complain in a way that is drawn out and sounds unhappy.
Usage & Nuances
'Moan' is often used informally to mean 'complain', especially in British English. It can also describe physical sounds (pain, pleasure). Collocates: 'moan in pain', 'moan about work'. Avoid using for serious complaints in formal writing.
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: يئن - يشتكيBengali: কান্না করা - কষ্টের শব্দ করা - অভিযোগ করাRussian: стонать - жаловатьсяJapanese: うめく - 不平を言うVietnamese: rên rỉ - than vãnKorean: 신음하다 - 불평하다Turkish: inlemek - mızmızlanmakUrdu: کراہنا - شکایت کرناIndonesian: mengeluh - merintih
Example Sentences
Stop moaning and do something about it!
natural
He always moans about the weather.
natural
She let out a soft moan as she fell asleep.
natural
He began to moan when the doctor touched his leg.
basic
The students moaned about too much homework.
basic
She let out a long moan of pain.
basic