complain

sich beschweren, klagen

Sagen oder schreiben, dass etwas nicht stimmt oder einen unzufrieden macht.

In einfachem Englisch: To say or write that something is wrong or makes you unhappy.

• Please do not complain about the food.
• Several customers complained to the manager.
• He complained that the bus was late again.

So benutzt man es: complain about someone/something (Residents complained about the noise.); complain to someone about something (I complained to the manager about the cold food.); complain that… (She complained that her room was too small.)

Synonyme: protest, grumble

Häufige Wendungen: complain about something, complain to someone, always complain

klagen über

Jemandem mitteilen, dass man Schmerzen, eine Krankheit oder andere körperliche Beschwerden hat.

In einfachem Englisch: To tell someone that you have a pain, illness, or other physical problem.

• She complained of a headache.
• Several patients complained of feeling dizzy.
• He has been complaining of pain in his back.

So benutzt man es: complain of something (The patient complained of chest pain.)

Synonyme: report

Häufige Wendungen: complain of pain, complain of something