whimpering

UK
/ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/

Translations

whimperingnoun
whimperings
pl
The child's whimpering was heard from the other room.
Хныканье ребенка было слышно из другой комнаты.
whimperinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/
whimperverb

whimpering

Gerund

whimpered
Past Simple
whimpered
Past Participle
whimpering
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɪmpə/
US
/ˈwɪmpər/
The child began to whimper when he couldn't find his toy.
Ребёнок начал хныкать, когда не смог найти свою игрушку.
The puppy would whimper every time it was left alone.
Щенок начинал скулить каждый раз, когда его оставляли одного.
Additional translations

Definitions

whimperingnoun
A series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.
The puppy's whimpering could be heard from across the room as it sought comfort.
whimperinggerund / present participle
Emitting or characterized by low, feeble sounds indicative of fear, pain, or discontent.
A whimpering child clung to her mother's leg during the fireworks display.
whimperverb
To make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent.
The puppy began to whimper when it was left alone in the room.
To complain or express dissatisfaction in a weak or timid manner.
He would often whimper about the long hours at work, but never took any action to change it.