VERB
jammern/ˈjamɐn/to complain; to whine; to moan
jammern is a German verb that means to complain, to whine, or to moan. It is pronounced /ˈjamɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "jammerte" and the past participle is "gejammert".
Definitions
1.to express unhappiness or dissatisfaction loudly and persistently(emotion; informal)
a.to complain in a whining, lamenting way
Hör auf zu jammern und fang an zu handeln!—Stop whining and start taking action!
b.to moan or wail (often about fate or problems)
Er jammert den ganzen Tag über seine Arbeit.—He complains about his work all day.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | jammern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | jammere |
| Present (du) | jammerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | jammert |
| Preterite (ich) | jammerte |
| Participle II | gejammert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | jammerte |
| Imperative (singular) | jammere |
| Imperative (plural) | jammert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "jammern" mean in English?
- "jammern" means to complain, to whine, or to moan. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "jammern"?
- "jammern" is pronounced /ˈjamɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "jammern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "jammern" is "gejammert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "jammern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "jammern" becomes "jammerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "jammern"?
- "jammern" is a verb in German.
