complaint
complaint
expression of dissatisfaction
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complaint with Russian translation
complaint usage examples
Администратор записал жалобу гостя на отопление.
The receptionist wrote down the guest's complaint about the heating.
Мы рассмотрим каждую жалобу и ответим в течение 48 часов.
We will investigate every complaint and reply within 48 hours.
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complaint belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
complaint synonyms
What's the difference between complaint / claim / objection / criticism / protest / concern
A general term for an expression of dissatisfaction or a request for redress.
I filed a complaint with the hotel about the noisy air conditioner.
Я подал(а) жалобу в отель на шумный кондиционер.
Often a formal demand for something (money, rights) or an assertion of fact; can be legal/administrative.
She made a claim against the airline for the lost luggage.
Она предъявила претензию авиакомпании за утерянный багаж.
A statement of disagreement or disapproval, often used in meetings or legal settings.
He raised an objection to the new policy at the meeting.
Он высказал возражение против новой политики на собрании.
Expressing disapproval or pointing out faults; more evaluative than a request for remedy.
The hotel received criticism for the slow check-in process.
Отель подвергся критике за меденную процедуру регистрации.
A public or formal expression of objection, often collective (demonstration) or a formal statement.
There were protests outside the city hall about the decision.
Возле ратуши прошли протесты из-за этого решения.
An expression of worry or a point of caution; softer than a complaint and may not request action.
Guests have expressed concern about the cleanliness of the pool.
Гости выразили беспокойство по поводу чистоты бассейна.
A factual account or notification about an incident or problem; may be used to register a complaint formally.
She made a report to reception about the missing item.
Она оставила запись (рапорт) на ресепшн о пропавшей вещи.
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How to pronounce complaint and what this word means
complaint translation: жалоба. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce complaint
/kəmˈpleɪnt/
complaint translation
жалоба
complaint examples
The receptionist wrote down the guest's complaint about the heating.
complaint transcription
/kəmˈpleɪnt/, /ə kəmˈpleɪnt/
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Questions about this word
complaint meaning: what does it mean?
expression of dissatisfaction
complaint pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
complaint is pronounced as /kəmˈpleɪnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
complaint definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The receptionist wrote down the guest's complaint about the heating. Translation: Администратор записал жалобу гостя на отопление.
Is complaint part of At the Hotel vocabulary?
Yes, complaint (жалоба) can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is complaint part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, complaint (жалоба) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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