Moan

To make a long, low sound expressing pain, discomfort, or pleasure, To complain or express dissatisfaction about something, To express desire or longing for something

Moan - Betydninger

To make a long, low sound expressing pain, discomfort, or pleasure

Eksempel: She moaned in pain after twisting her ankle.

Brug: informalSammenhæng: casual conversations, storytelling

Bemærk: Can be used to describe physical or emotional sounds.

To complain or express dissatisfaction about something

Eksempel: He always moans about having to work on weekends.

Brug: informalSammenhæng: everyday situations, informal settings

Bemærk: Often used in a negative context to show annoyance or discontent.

To express desire or longing for something

Eksempel: She moaned for a vacation on a tropical island.

Brug: informalSammenhæng: casual conversations, expressing wishes

Bemærk: Used to convey a strong wish or longing for something.

Synonymer for Moan

groan

To make a deep inarticulate sound expressing pain, despair, pleasure, etc.

Eksempel: The old man let out a deep groan as he stood up from his chair.

Bemærk: Groan often implies a deeper, more guttural sound compared to moan.

whine

To complain in a feeble or petulant way.

Eksempel: The child began to whine when he was told he couldn't have any more candy.

Bemærk: Whine typically suggests a high-pitched, complaining sound.

lament

To express sorrow, mourning, or regret for something.

Eksempel: The mourners gathered to lament the passing of their beloved leader.

Bemærk: Lament conveys a sense of mourning or deep sorrow, often in a more formal or poetic way.

bemoan

To express distress or grief over something.

Eksempel: She bemoaned the fact that she had to work late again.

Bemærk: Bemoan specifically implies a sense of complaining or expressing discontent about a situation.

Moans udtryk og almindelige sætninger

Moan and groan

To complain or express dissatisfaction about something.

Eksempel: She's always moaning and groaning about her workload.

Bemærk: This phrase adds emphasis to the act of complaining by using two similar words.

Make a mountain out of a molehill

To exaggerate or make a small problem seem much bigger than it really is.

Eksempel: Don't moan about such a small issue; you're making a mountain out of a molehill.

Bemærk: This phrase emphasizes blowing a situation out of proportion rather than just moaning about it.

Moan like a banshee

To wail or cry loudly and mournfully.

Eksempel: The child moaned like a banshee when her toy broke.

Bemærk: This phrase vividly describes a loud and intense moaning sound.

Moan the blues

To complain or express sadness or dissatisfaction, often in a melodramatic way.

Eksempel: He loves to moan the blues when things don't go his way.

Bemærk: This phrase specifically refers to complaining in a bluesy, melodramatic manner.

Moan and wail

To make a plaintive, high-pitched sound expressing sorrow or pain.

Eksempel: The wind moaned and wailed throughout the night.

Bemærk: This phrase refers to a more sorrowful or mournful type of moaning.

Moan like a stuck pig

To make a loud, high-pitched sound of pain or distress.

Eksempel: The injured animal moaned like a stuck pig.

Bemærk: This phrase emphasizes the intense and distressed nature of the moaning sound.

Moan and bitch

To complain or express dissatisfaction, often in a persistent or annoying manner.

Eksempel: She spends all day moaning and bitching about her coworkers.

Bemærk: This phrase includes a stronger, more negative connotation with the addition of 'bitching'.

Moans dagligdags (slang) udtryk

Moaner

A person who complains frequently and often in a whiny manner.

Eksempel: She's such a moaner, always complaining about everything.

Bemærk: Derived from 'moan,' but specifically refers to a person who complains excessively.

Moany

Characterized by a tendency to complain or whine frequently.

Eksempel: Stop being so moany and just enjoy the party!

Bemærk: An adjective derived from 'moan,' used to describe someone's behavior of complaining often.

Moan and complain

To express dissatisfaction or annoyance frequently and vocally.

Eksempel: She's always moaning and complaining about her job.

Bemærk: Similar to 'moan and groan,' this phrase emphasizes both the act of moaning (complaining) and verbalizing dissatisfaction.

Moan fest

An event or situation where there is a lot of complaining or griping happening.

Eksempel: The meeting turned into a moan fest with everyone complaining about the new policy.

Bemærk: Combines 'moan' with 'fest' to create a humorous term describing an occasion dominated by complaining.

Moaning Minnie

A derogatory term used to describe someone who constantly complains or laments about minor issues.

Eksempel: Don't be such a Moaning Minnie; it's not that bad!

Bemærk: Combines 'moaning' with a common female name 'Minnie' to create a term for someone who excessively complains.

Moaning Myrtle

A playful term referencing a character from the Harry Potter series known for her continuous complaining and wailing.

Eksempel: Whenever something goes wrong, she turns into Moaning Myrtle and complains all day.

Bemærk: Inspired by a character's name, 'Moaning Myrtle' is used humorously to describe someone who complains incessantly.

Moan - Eksempler

She let out a moan of pleasure.

He couldn't help but moan in pain.

The constant moaning of the patient was driving the nurse crazy.

Moans grammatik

Moan - Udsagnsord (Verb) / Verbum, grundform (Verb, base form)

Opslagsform: moan

Bøjninger

Substantiv, flertal (Noun, plural): moans

Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): moan

Verbum, datid (Verb, past tense): moaned

Verbum, gerundium eller præsens participium (Verb, gerund or present participle): moaning

Verbum, 3. person ental nutid (Verb, 3rd person singular present): moans

Verbum, grundform (Verb, base form): moan

Verbum, nutid ikke 3. person ental (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): moan

Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning

moan indeholder 1 stavelser: moan

Fonetisk transkription: ˈmōn

moan , ˈmōn (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

Moan - Betydning og brugsfrekvens

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moan: ~ 1400 (Meget Almindelig).

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