der Granzer
Translation
grumbler, whiner, complainer
Examples
Sei nicht so ein Granzer!
Don't be such a whiner!
Dieser alte Granzer beschwert sich immer.
This old grumbler is always complaining.
Grammar Patterns
to be a Granzer to be a grumbler He is a real grumbler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nörgler, Meckerer, Griesgram
Etymology
An Austrian term from the verb 'granzen', which means to whine or complain.
Memory Tips
Think of an Austrian who constantly 'grunts' out complaints. It's a very regional word.