Klagen
Example: Hij begint te klagen over het slechte weer.
Definition
"Klagen" means expressing dissatisfaction or complaining, often about something unpleasant or undesirable. For example, in the phrase 'Hij begint te klagen over het slechte weer,' it refers to someone starting to complain about the bad weather.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "klagen" originates from Middle Dutch, related to Old High German 'klagen,' meaning to lament or complain. It shares roots with the English word 'cleave' but evolved differently, focusing on expressing grievances or sorrow. Did you know? "Klagen" has been used in Dutch for centuries to describe vocal dissatisfaction.
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"Klagen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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