schimpfen
complain · scold
Laut und verärgert über etwas oder jemanden sprechen, um Unzufriedenheit zu zeigen.
The German word "schimpfen" is a verb meaning "to scold," "to rant," or "to complain angrily." It expresses the act of verbally reprimanding someone or expressing strong dissatisfaction.
- The root is "schimpf," related to "insult" or "abuse."
Similar words:
- "meckern" (to grumble, complain)
- "nörgeln" (to nag, complain)
- "tadeln" (to blame, reprimand)
Difference:
- Schimpfen involves more angry or loud rebuke, often directed at someone.
- Meckern and nörgeln are milder, often persistent complaining.
- Tadeln is formal reprimand, often less emotional than schimpfen.
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Examples
Er schimpft über den Verkehr.verb
He complains about the traffic.
Die Eltern schimpfen mit dem Kind.verb
The parents scold the child.
Warum schimpfst du so schnell, wenn etwas nicht gelingt?verb
Why do you scold so quickly when something doesn't work out?
Letzte Woche schimpften die Lehrer, weil niemand die Hausaufgaben gemacht hatte.verb
Last week the teachers scolded because no one had done the homework.
Nach dem Spiel schimpften die Spieler über das schlechte Wetter.verb
After the game, the players complained about the bad weather.
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