Whimpers Meaning in English
word · lemma: whimper
/ˈhwɪmpɝ/, /ˈwɪmpɝ/
WIM-per
/wˈɪmpəz/
WIM-puhz
Definition
To make soft, low crying sounds, often because of pain, fear, or unhappiness. It can also refer to speaking in a weak, complaining way.
Usage & Nuances
'Whimpers' is usually used for animals, small children, or people showing vulnerability. Common with verbs like 'the dog whimpers', 'he whimpers for help'. Suggests weakness or helplessness; more emotional and softer than 'cries'.
Spanish: gime - lloriqueaPortuguese (BR): geme - choramingaPortuguese (PT): geme - choramingaChinese (Simplified): 呜咽 - 抽泣Chinese (Traditional): 嗚咽 - 抽泣Hindi: सिसकियाँ भरता है - कातर आवाज़ में बोलता हैArabic: ينتحب - يئنBengali: কুঁইকুঁই করে - ফিসফিস করে অভিযোগ করেRussian: скулит - хнычетJapanese: クンクン鳴く - 弱々しく訴えるVietnamese: rên rỉ - khóc rấm rứtKorean: 낑낑거리다 - 약하게 투덜거리다Turkish: mızıldanmak - inlemekUrdu: سسکیاں بھرنا - کمزور یا روتے ہوئے انداز میں کہناIndonesian: merintih - merengek
Example Sentences
She whimpers in her sleep.
basic
The child whimpers because he is scared.
basic
He whimpers every time he has to speak in public.
natural
'Please, don't leave me,' she whimpers softly.
natural
When the storm got louder, the dog hid and whimpered under the bed.
natural
The puppy whimpers when it is hungry.
basic