die Beschwerde
Translation
complaints, ailments, grievances, troubles
Examples
Wir haben viele Beschwerden erhalten.
We have received many complaints.
Er klagte über starke Beschwerden in der Brust.
He complained about severe pains in his chest.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) a complaint about sth. There were many complaints about the noise.
((with sb./sth.)) a complaint with sb./sth. You can file a complaint with the management.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Klage (complaint), das Leiden (suffering), die Reklamation (claim); Antonyms: das Lob (praise), die Gesundheit (health)
Etymology
From the verb 'beschweren' (to weigh down, to complain), derived from the 'be-' prefix and 'schwer' (heavy). It literally means 'that which weighs one down'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'heavy' (schwer) weight on you, which can be a physical ailment or a mental complaint.