complain
жаловаться
express dissatisfaction
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complain with Russian translation
complain usage examples
Если вы хотите жаловаться, пожалуйста, заполните форму отзывов на ресепшн.
If you want to complain, please use the feedback form at reception.
Несколько соседей начали жаловаться на громкие вечеринки поздно ночью.
Several neighbours began to complain about noisy parties late at night.
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complain synonyms
Related words worth learning together
To submit a formal complaint, often in writing or via an official system.
If the issue isn't resolved, you can file a complaint with the housing authority.
Formal way to state that one is unhappy with a service or situation.
The guest expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of the room.
Please don't whine about the small extra charge.
Complain in a prolonged, sometimes petulant way; common in UK conversational English.
He kept moaning about the heat in his flat.
Complain quietly or mutter in dissatisfaction; mild and habitual.
They grumbled about the slow internet but didn't ask for help.
Informal: to complain persistently about small matters; common in US English.
He always gripes about the parking fees.
Express disagreement or opposition (often to a proposal or action), more formal and targeted than a general complaint.
Several tenants objected to the proposed rent increase.
To publicly or strongly object, often in an organized or forceful way; stronger than a simple complaint.
Residents protested the lack of heating in the building.
To inform the appropriate person or authority about a problem; can be neutral and not emotionally loaded.
Please report any maintenance issues to reception.
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How is complain different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
complain meaning: what does it mean?
express dissatisfaction
complain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
complain is pronounced as /tə kəmˈpleɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
complain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
If you want to complain, please use the feedback form at reception. Translation: Если вы хотите жаловаться, пожалуйста, заполните форму отзывов на ресепшн.
Is complain part of Housing and utilities vocabulary?
Yes, complain (жаловаться) can be learned in the Housing and utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is complain part of At the Hotel vocabulary?
Yes, complain (жаловаться) can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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