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, wailExamples:
- 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.