complain
complain
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
What's the difference between complain / file a complaint / express dissatisfaction / whine / moan / grumble
Neutral, general term for expressing dissatisfaction or a problem.
If you have a problem with your room, complain to reception.
Если у вас проблема с номером, пожалуйтесь на ресепшн.
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.
Если проблему не решат, вы можете подать жалобу в жилищную инспекцию.
Formal way to state that one is unhappy with a service or situation.
The guest expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of the room.
Гость выразил недовольство чистотой номера.
Please don't whine about the small extra charge.
Пожалуйста, не нойте из‑за небольшой доплаты.
Complain in a prolonged, sometimes petulant way; common in UK conversational English.
He kept moaning about the heat in his flat.
Он всё ворчал из‑за жары в своей квартире.
Complain quietly or mutter in dissatisfaction; mild and habitual.
They grumbled about the slow internet but didn't ask for help.
Они бурчали из‑за медленного интернета, но не попросили помощи.
Informal: to complain persistently about small matters; common in US English.
He always gripes about the parking fees.
Он постоянно жалуется на плату за парковку.
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.
Несколько жильцов возразили против предлагаемого повышения аренды.
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.
Жильцы протестовали против отсутствия отопления в доме.
To inform the appropriate person or authority about a problem; can be neutral and not emotionally loaded.
Please report any maintenance issues to reception.
Пожалуйста, сообщайте о любых проблемах с обслуживанием на ресепшн.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce complain and what this word means
complain translation: жаловаться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce complain
/tə kəmˈpleɪn/
complain translation
жаловаться
complain examples
If you want to complain, please use the feedback form at reception.
complain transcription
/tə kəmˈpleɪn/, /tə kəmˈpleɪn/
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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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