Translation of Czech word "stěžovat" to English
stěžovat
/ˈstʲɛʐovat/
Meaning
VerbTo express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
How to use
Reflexive imperfective verb (stěžovat si) requiring 'na' + accusative. Czech verbs conjugate for person and number, with perfective/imperfective aspect pairs central to everyday speech.
🇬🇧 English
complain
Example
Stěžuje si na hluk.
She complains about the noise.
Stěžuje si na jídlo.
He complains about the food.
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Common phrases
- stěžovat si na zimu— to complain about the cold
- Stěžuje si na hluk.— She complains about the noise.
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What does the Czech word "stěžovat" mean?▼
The Czech word "stěžovat" means "complain" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Stěžuje si na hluk." (which translates as "She complains about the noise.").
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