Murren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Murren" is mainly used as verb meaning "to grumble", "to complain" or "to mutter". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Murren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: murren
Simple past: murrte
Participle: gemurrt

See full conjugation of murren

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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.

Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Murren
Plural: die [n/a]

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To grumble or complain softly"

"Murren", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To express discontent or complaint in a low voice or by murmuring."
Translation(s): to grumble, to complain, to mutter
Synonym(s): meckern, nörgeln, brummen
Antonym(s): loben, preisen
Related word(s): murrig, Murmeln

📝 Some usage examples:

Er begann zu murren, als er die Nachricht hörte.He began to grumble when he heard the news.
Die Kinder murrten, als sie ins Bett gehen mussten.The children grumbled when they had to go to bed.
Sie murrte leise über die langen Arbeitsstunden.She quietly grumbled about the long working hours.

2.) "Act of grumbling or complaining softly"

"Murren", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Act of expressing discontent or complaint in a low voice."
Translation(s): grumble, complaint, mutter
Synonym(s): Beschwerde, Klage
Antonym(s): Lob, Anerkennung
Related word(s): murrig, Murmeln

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Murren der Menge war deutlich zu hören.The grumbling of the crowd was clearly audible.
Ihr Murren wurde von allen ignoriert.Her grumbling was ignored by everyone.
Ein leises Murren ging durch die Reihen.A soft grumble went through the ranks.

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