γκρινιάζω (griniázo)

English: kvetch

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Linguistic Information

Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular

About γκρινιάζω

As a verb, γκρινιάζω is in the Present tense, in the Indicative mood, and the Passive voice. Learning to use this verb in various contexts will enhance your fluency.

Pronunciation

IPA: ɡɾiˈɲazo
Hyphenation: γκρι‧νιά‧ζω

Definitions & Examples

  • verb:
    to grumble, complain, moan, whine (express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment)
    Examples:
    • Αυτός ο άντρας όλο γκρινιάζει και δε λέει ποτέ κάτι θετικό.Aftós o ántras ólo gkriniázei kai de léei poté káti thetikó.
    • That man is always complaining and never says anything positive.
  • verb:
    (chiefly of babies and infants) to cry, moan, wail
    Examples:
    • Το μωρό τους πάντα γκρινιάζει αργά το βράδυ όταν θέλουμε να κοιμηθούμε.To moró tous pánta gkriniázei argá to vrády ótan théloume na koimithoúme.
    • Their baby is always wailing late at night when we're trying to sleep.