whining
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whining
Persistent, loud complaining or lamenting that is perceived as annoying.
Ich kann dein ständiges Gejammer über das schlechte Wetter nicht mehr hören.
I can't listen to your constant whining about the bad weather anymore.
The word is derived from the verb 'jammern' (to whine/complain). The structure 'Ge-' + verb stem + '-er' often forms neuter nouns that describe an ongoing action, usually perceived as negative or annoying.
Das Gejammer der Kinder ging den ganzen Nachmittag so.
The children's whining went on all afternoon.
'Gejammer' (whining) is a derogatory word. It describes complaining as exaggerated, annoying, or inappropriate. It is not a neutral description of grief or pain.
Hör endlich mit dem Gejammer auf und tu etwas!
Stop whining already and do something!
Common adjectives are 'ständiges Gejammer' (constant whining) or 'ewiges Gejammer' (endless whining). It is also often used with a possessive pronoun to name the person who is whining.
Sein ewiges Gejammer über die Arbeit ist unerträglich.
His endless whining about work is unbearable.
The reason for the complaining is often expressed with the preposition 'über' (about) and the accusative.
Ich habe genug von dem Gejammer über die hohen Preise.
I've had enough of the whining about the high prices.
to whine / lament
Both words refer to loud complaining and lamenting. „Jammern“ is the verb for a person’s complaining, while „Gejammer“ as a noun refers to the ongoing complaining, which is often perceived as annoying. Use jammern for the action and Gejammer when referring to the complaining as a whole.
Nach dem Unfall störte die Familie das anhaltende Gejammer des Mannes.
After the accident, the family was annoyed by the man’s ongoing whining.
Nach dem Unfall jammerte der Mann laut vor Schmerzen.
After the accident, the man loudly complained of pain.
