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complaint

complaint

Meaning of complaint

expression of dissatisfaction

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British English/kəmˈpleɪnt/
American English/ə kəmˈpleɪnt/
Russian transcription[ʐɐˈlobə]
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complaint with Russian translation

complaint usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Администратор записал жалобу гостя на отопление.

The receptionist wrote down the guest's complaint about the heating.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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.

complaintжалоба
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

complaint synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between complaint / claim / objection / criticism / protest / concern

🇬🇧English
complaint

A general term for an expression of dissatisfaction or a request for redress.

B1Very Often

I filed a complaint with the hotel about the noisy air conditioner.

Я подал(а) жалобу в отель на шумный кондиционер.

🇬🇧English

Often a formal demand for something (money, rights) or an assertion of fact; can be legal/administrative.

B2Very Often

She made a claim against the airline for the lost luggage.

Она предъявила претензию авиакомпании за утерянный багаж.

O
🇬🇧English
objection

A statement of disagreement or disapproval, often used in meetings or legal settings.

B2Often

He raised an objection to the new policy at the meeting.

Он высказал возражение против новой политики на собрании.

🇬🇧English

Expressing disapproval or pointing out faults; more evaluative than a request for remedy.

B1Often

The hotel received criticism for the slow check-in process.

Отель подвергся критике за меденную процедуру регистрации.

🇬🇧English

A public or formal expression of objection, often collective (demonstration) or a formal statement.

B2Often

There were protests outside the city hall about the decision.

Возле ратуши прошли протесты из-за этого решения.

🇬🇧English

An expression of worry or a point of caution; softer than a complaint and may not request action.

B1Often

Guests have expressed concern about the cleanliness of the pool.

Гости выразили беспокойство по поводу чистоты бассейна.

🇬🇧English

A factual account or notification about an incident or problem; may be used to register a complaint formally.

B1Very Often

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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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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