bemängeln
Translation
to find fault with, to criticize, to complain about
Examples
Der Kunde bemängelte die Qualität der Ware.
The customer complained about the quality of the goods.
Sie bemängelte, dass es zu laut war.
She complained that it was too loud.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to find fault with (sth.) The critic found fault with the film.
((that ...)) to complain that ... He complained that the heating wasn't working.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kritisieren (to criticize), beanstanden (to object to)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (making a verb transitive) + 'Mangel' (defect, lack). Literally 'to find a defect in something'.
Memory Tips
Think of finding a 'Mangel' (defect) in something and pointing it out.