whine
gb/wˈaɪn/ us/wˈaɪn/
B1
English
~ 1600
nyafog, vinnyog, nyüszít, sivít, vinnyogás, nyafogás, sivítás
VERB
B1
1
nyafog
B1
Usage pattern:
to whine about [something]
She won't stop whining about the long lines.
Állandóan a hosszú sorok miatt nyafog.
He whined that he was too tired to help.
Azzal nyafogott, hogy túl fáradt ahhoz, hogy segítsen.
The kids whined all afternoon because they were bored.
Learner examples
The boy whined about his homework.
A fiú a házi feladata miatt nyafogott.
She whined when she did not get ice cream.
Nyafogott, amikor nem kapott fagylaltot.
He is whining about the rain.
They are whining because they are hungry.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'whine' with 'wine' due to similar pronunciation; 'whine' is about complaining, while 'wine' is an alcoholic drink.
Meaning
Complain in an irritating tone
Collocations
whine about
|stop whining
|whine constantly
|whine all day
Synonyms
complain (More general and neutral; does not imply the high-pitched or childish tone.)
|
moan (Informal and similar in meaning, but can also refer to low-pitched complaining.)
Antonyms
praise (Expressing approval instead of dissatisfaction.)
|
commend (Formally expressing approval or admiration.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
Definition
To talk about something you do not like in a high and annoying voice.
To complain or express dissatisfaction in a high-pitched, irritating, or childish manner.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[animal/machine] whines
The dog whined at the door until someone let it in.
A kutya az ajtónál nyüszített, amíg valaki be nem engedte.
I could hear the engine whining as we climbed the hill.
Hallottam, ahogy sivít a motor, miközben felfelé kaptattunk a dombon.
The puppy whines whenever it's left alone.
Learner examples
The dog whined for food.
A kutya ételért nyüszített.
The car engine is whining.
Sivít az autó motorja.
The baby is whining in her sleep.
Meaning
Make a high-pitched sound
Collocations
engine whines
|puppy whines
|whining noise
Synonyms
whimper (A softer, weaker sound, often from pain or sadness.)
|
squeal (A loud, sharp sound, often more sudden and piercing than a whine.)
Antonyms
hum (A low, steady sound rather than a high-pitched one.)
Themes
animals
|sound
|technology
Definition
To make a long and high sound, like a dog or a machine.
To produce a long, high-pitched sound, often due to pain, distress, or mechanical operation.
NOUN
B1
3
Her voice had an irritating whine to it.
Idegesítően nyafogós volt a hangja.
The whine of the mosquito kept me awake.
Nem hagyott aludni a szúnyog zümmögése.
I could hear the faint whine of the vacuum cleaner.
Learner examples
I heard the whine of the cat.
Hallottam a macska nyávogását.
His voice has a whine in it.
Nyafogós a hangja.
The machine makes a loud whine.
Meaning
High-pitched complaint or noise
Collocations
constant whine
|high-pitched whine
|child's whine
Synonyms
complaint (A general term for expressing dissatisfaction; not necessarily high-pitched.)
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drone (A continuous low-pitched sound; opposite pitch quality from a whine.)
Antonyms
purr (A low, smooth sound indicating pleasure, opposite in tone and emotion.)
Themes
communication
|sound
Definition
A high and annoying way of talking or a high sound made by an animal or thing.
A high-pitched complaint or sound made by a person, animal, or machine.
Grammar
Dictionary form
whine
IPA
GB/wˈaɪn/
US/wˈaɪn/
Syllables & stress
whine (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (whine)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: whine
- Plural: whines
Verb
- Base: whine
- 3rd Person Singular: whines
- Present Participle: whining
- Past: whined
Word family
Forms
whines
noun
whining
verb
whined
verb
Core family
whiner
noun
whiny
adjective
Expressions
whine and dine
1/wˈaɪn ˈænd dˈaɪn/
idiom
informal
Entertain while complaining (joking)
A humorous phrase meaning to give someone food or drink while also complaining.
Examples
- He invited me over to whine and dine about his job troubles.
- We spent the evening whining and dining about our problems.