beschweren
Translation
to complain (reflexive), to weigh down, to burden
Examples
Der Gast beschwert sich über das Essen.
The guest is complaining about the food.
Er beschwerte sich bei dem Manager.
He complained to the manager.
Die Sorgen beschweren ihn sehr.
The worries weigh heavily on him.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((über+4)) to complain about sth. He always complains about the weather.
sich ((bei+3)) to complain to sb. I will complain to the company.
((sb./sth.)) to weigh down sb./sth. The boxes are weighing down the car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (sich) beklagen, (etwas) belasten; Antonyms: (sich) freuen, (etwas) erleichtern
Etymology
From 'be-' (prefix) + 'schwer' (heavy) + '-en' (verb suffix). Literally, 'to make heavy'.
Memory Tips
When you complain (sich beschweren), you're talking about something that feels 'schwer' (heavy) on your mind.