บ่น
complain
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- 1 complain、grumble、mutter complaints、nag
It describes repeatedly voicing dissatisfaction, either as complaining about a situation or nagging someone about their behavior.
complain、grumble、mutter complaints、nag
To voice dissatisfaction about an unpleasant situation, often repeatedly or in a grumbling manner.
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เขาชอบบ่นเรื่องงาน khǎw chɔ̂ɔp bòn rʉ̂aŋ ŋaan He often complains about work. เขาชอบบ่นเรื่องงาน details
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อย่าบ่นเลย yàa bòn ləəy Stop complaining. อย่าบ่นเลย details
Learning notes
Explanation
บ่น is a common everyday verb. Its central image is not simply stating an objection once, but voicing dissatisfaction in a grumbling or repeated way. Use บ่นเรื่อง followed by a noun for the topic and บ่นว่า followed by a clause for the content of the complaint. When a person directly follows บ่น, it commonly means nagging that person.
Usage
It is common when people complain about work, school, prices, weather, traffic, or being tired. It is also used when someone repeatedly reminds or criticizes a person close to them, such as a parent nagging a child to clean up.
Caution
For a formal complaint to a company or authority, ร้องเรียน is usually more appropriate. Describing someone with เขาชอบบ่น can sound critical, implying that the person complains a lot, so use it carefully when speaking directly to them.
Differences from similar words
1 complain synonyms
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พร่ำบ่น strongly emphasizes going on and on with the same complaints. บ่น can also imply repetition, but it is the broader and more neutral everyday term.