Usage Note
jammern describes complaining or moaning, often with a self-pitying quality. Used for both physical pain vocalisations and emotional complaints. Über Schmerzen jammern (to moan about pain) and rum jammern (to keep moaning) are common collocations.
Examples
"Er jammert schon seit Stunden über seine Rückenschmerzen."
Natural Translation
He has been moaning about his back pain for hours.
Literal Translation
He moans already since hours about his back-pains.
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