beklagen
Translation
to complain about, to lament, to mourn, to regret
Examples
Er beklagt den Verlust seines Freundes.
He laments the loss of his friend.
Sie beklagt sich über den Lärm.
She complains about the noise.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to lament sth. He laments his mistake.
sich ((über+4)) to complain about sth. She complains about the bad weather.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jammern, bedauern, betrauern; Antonyms: sich freuen, loben
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' and 'klagen' (to complain). The 'be-' prefix directs the action of complaining towards a specific object.
Memory Tips
While 'klagen' is to complain in general, 'beklagen' is to complain *about* something specific.