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grumbling

/ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ/ /ˈɡrʌmplɪŋ/

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verb

Knurren, brummen

To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.

Examples :

"The distant thunder grumbles."

Der ferne Donner grollt.

sound animal sensation

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verb

Murren, nörgeln, sich beklagen

To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

Examples :

"He grumbles about the food constantly, but has yet to learn to cook."

Er murrt ständig über das Essen, hat aber noch nicht gelernt zu kochen.

attitude emotion character action communication

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verb

Murren, knurren

To utter in a grumbling fashion.

Examples :

"The student, unhappy with the homework assignment, was grumbling under his breath. "

Der Schüler, unzufrieden mit der Hausaufgabe, murmelte vor sich hin.

sound language communication attitude

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noun

Gemurre, Murren

Examples :

"the grumblings of a bad-tempered man"

Das Gemurre eines schlecht gelaunten Mannes.

attitude character emotion

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noun

Grummeln, Knurren

Examples :

"The grumbling from his stomach told him it was time for lunch. "

Das Grummeln aus seinem Magen sagte ihm, dass es Zeit fürs Mittagessen war.