whine
gb/wˈaɪn/ us/wˈaɪn/
B1
Inglês
~ 1600
nyafog, vinnyog, nyüszít, sivít, vinnyogás, nyafogás, sivítás
VERBO
B1
1
nyafog
B1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'whine' with 'wine' due to similar pronunciation; 'whine' is about complaining, while 'wine' is an alcoholic drink.
Significado
Complain in an irritating tone
Colocações
whine about
|stop whining
|whine constantly
|whine all day
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
praise (Expressing approval instead of dissatisfaction.)
|
commend (Formally expressing approval or admiration.)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|communication
Definição
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.
VERBO
B1
2
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Significado
Make a high-pitched sound
Colocações
engine whines
|puppy whines
|whining noise
Sinônimos
whimper (A softer, weaker sound, often from pain or sadness.)
|
squeal (A loud, sharp sound, often more sudden and piercing than a whine.)
Antônimos
hum (A low, steady sound rather than a high-pitched one.)
Temas
animals
|sound
|technology
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Significado
High-pitched complaint or noise
Colocações
constant whine
|high-pitched whine
|child's whine
Sinônimos
complaint (A general term for expressing dissatisfaction; not necessarily high-pitched.)
|
drone (A continuous low-pitched sound; opposite pitch quality from a whine.)
Antônimos
purr (A low, smooth sound indicating pleasure, opposite in tone and emotion.)
Temas
communication
|sound
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
whine
AFI
GB/wˈaɪn/
US/wˈaɪn/
Sílabas e tonicidade
whine (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (whine)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: whine
- Plural: whines
Verb
- Base: whine
- 3rd Person Singular: whines
- Present Participle: whining
- Past: whined
Família de palavras
Forms
whines
noun
whining
verb
whined
verb
Core family
whiner
noun
whiny
adjective
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- He invited me over to whine and dine about his job troubles.
- We spent the evening whining and dining about our problems.