Whined Meaning in English
word · lemma: whine
ˈhwaɪn/, /ˈwaɪn
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wˈaɪnd
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Definition
Made a high, complaining sound, often in a childish or unhappy way. Used to describe both people and animals making annoying, drawn-out noises to show discomfort or unhappiness.
Usage & Nuances
Past tense of 'whine'. Commonly used for children ('whined about homework'), pets ('the dog whined at the door'), or machines ('the engine whined'). Implies an annoying, prolonged tone. Not as strong as 'screamed' or 'cried'.
Spanish: lloriqueó - se quejó (con llanto)Portuguese (BR): reclamou (choramingando) - lamentou (em tom choroso)Portuguese (PT): queixou-se (a choramingar) - lamuriouChinese (Simplified): 抱怨（带哭腔）- 哀叫Chinese (Traditional): 抱怨（帶哭腔）- 哀叫Hindi: रोया (शिकायती स्वर में) - गुनगुनाया (कराहते हुए)Arabic: تذمر (بصوت باكٍ) - تأوهBengali: কাঁদলো - ক্ষীণস্বরে অভিযোগ করলো - গুঁতিয়ে গুঁতিয়ে কাঁদলোRussian: ныл - скулилJapanese: 泣き言を言った - くんくん鳴いたVietnamese: rên rỉ - than vãn - ỉ êKorean: 징징거렸다 - 투덜거렸다 - 낑낑거렸다Turkish: sızlandı - mızmızlandıUrdu: رویا - چیخا (شکایت کرتے ہوئے)Indonesian: merengek - merengek-meren
Example Sentences
The baby whined because he was hungry.
basic
She whined about the long wait at the doctor’s office.
basic
The puppy whined when left alone.
basic
He whined all day about doing his chores.
natural
The engine whined as the car climbed the steep hill.
natural
“Do I have to?” he whined, dragging his feet.
natural