Jammern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Jammern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to whine", "to moan" or "to lament".

Essential properties of "jammern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: jammern
Simple past: jammerte
Participle: gejammert

regularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "jammern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To complain mournfully or whinily"

Definition: "To express complaint or discontent in a mournful or whining manner."
Translation(s): to whine, to moan, to lament, to complain
Synonym(s): Klagen, Murren
Antonym(s): Jubeln
Related word(s): Jammernd, das Jammern

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hört nicht auf zu jammern über seine Kopfschmerzen.He doesn't stop complaining about his headache.
Die Kinder jammern, weil sie ins Bett gehen müssen.The children whine because they have to go to bed.
Sie jammerte ständig über das schlechte Wetter.She constantly complained about the bad weather.

2.) "To make a piteous sound from pain or suffering"

Definition: "To emit a piteous sound, usually due to pain or suffering."
Translation(s): to whimper, to moan, to wail, to cry
Synonym(s): weinen, heulen
Antonym(s): jubeln
Related word(s): das Weinen, das Wimmern

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Hund jammerte die ganze Nacht.The dog whimpered all night.
Er jammerte vor Schmerzen.He moaned in pain.
Das Baby jammerte, weil es hungrig war.The baby whimpered because it was hungry.

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