whining
word · lemma: whine
/ˈhwaɪnɪŋ/
WY-ning
/wˈaɪnɪŋ/
WY-ning
Definition
Making a high, complaining sound or talking in an annoying voice to express unhappiness or dissatisfaction, often repeatedly.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and often used for children, pets, or adults acting immature. Common phrases: 'stop whining', 'whining about'. Can refer to both complaining words and sounds (like dogs). Not used for serious complaints.
Spanish: quejarse - lloriquear - gimotearPortuguese (BR): reclamar - choramingar - lamentar-sePortuguese (PT): choramingar - reclamar - queixar-seChinese (Simplified): 发牢骚 - 哀鸣Chinese (Traditional): 發牢騷 - 哀鳴Hindi: रोना-धोना - शिकायत करनाArabic: النحيب - الشكوىBengali: কান্নাকাটি করা - বিরক্তিকর শব্দ করাRussian: ныть - скулитьJapanese: ぐずる - 泣き言を言うVietnamese: rên rỉ - than vãnKorean: 징징거리다 - 칭얼거리다Turkish: mızmızlanmak - sızlanmakUrdu: شکایت کرنا (ناراضگی سے) - رونا دھوناIndonesian: merengek - mengeluh dengan suara merengek
Example Sentences
You can hear the car's engine whining in cold weather.
natural
The baby is whining because he is tired.
basic
My dog keeps whining at the door.
basic
She started whining about her homework again.
basic
Stop whining and just do it already!
natural
He's always whining about not having enough money.
natural