monieren
Translation
to complain about, to object to, to criticize, to find fault with
Examples
Der Kunde moniert die schlechte Qualität.
The customer complains about the poor quality.
Der Revisor monierte die fehlerhafte Buchführung.
The auditor found fault with the incorrect bookkeeping.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to complain about, to criticize (sth.) The customer complains about the late delivery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beanstanden, bemängeln, kritisieren; Antonyms: loben, anerkennen
Etymology
From Latin 'monere' (to warn, advise). Think of warning someone about a fault.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'monitoring' a process and finding a fault to complain about. It's a formal word, often used in business or legal contexts.