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wimmern

to whimper, to whine softly

verb VIM-mern Rare

Usage Note

wimmern describes a soft, pitiful whimpering sound — less loud than wailing, expressing pain or fear. Common in descriptions of children, animals, or injured people. Distinct from jammern (louder complaint) by its softer, more pathetic quality.

Examples

"Das verletzte Kind wimmerte leise in den Armen seiner Mutter."

Natural Translation

The injured child whimpered softly in its mother's arms.

Literal Translation

The injured child whimpered softly in the arms of its mother.

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