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winseln

whine

Meaning of winseln

Deutsch

leise, hohe, klagende Laute von sich geben, z. B. ein Hund

English

of a dog: to make a long, high, sad sound

whine

Pronunciation

German
[ˈvɪnzl̩n]

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winseln usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Hund winselt an der Tür.

The dog is whining at the door.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Welpe winselt die ganze Nacht.

The puppy whines all night.

winseln synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between winseln, jammern, heulen, klagen, meckern, and raunzen

J
🇩🇪German
jammern

To complain or moan, often with a sense of ongoing dissatisfaction or self-pity, not just a plaintive sound.

B1often
heulen
🇩🇪German

To howl; for people, to cry loudly or sob. For animals, to make a long, mournful cry.

B1very often
K
🇩🇪German
klagen

To complain or lament; more neutral and often more formal than 'whine', and can refer to pain or a difficult situation.

B1very often
🇩🇪German

to complain, grumble, or nag; can mean both whining and irritated criticism, often conversational

B1very often

Advanced: broader words

R
🇩🇪German
raunzen

To grumble or whine in a complaining way; colloquial, especially in Austrian and southern German usage.

B1rare word

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What does winseln mean?

of a dog: to make a long, high, sad sound

How do you pronounce winseln?

winseln is pronounced [ˈvɪnzl̩n].

How is winseln used in a sentence?

The dog is whining at the door. Translation: Der Hund winselt an der Tür.

Is winseln part of Pets vocabulary?

Yes, winseln (whine) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is winseln part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, winseln (whine) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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