mopperen

to grumble; to complain under one's breath

Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation

/ˈmɔ.pə.rə(n)/

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Cultural Note

Mopperen is a very everyday Dutch verb for low-level complaining, often in a familiar domestic setting.

📝 Example Sentences

Mijn vader moppert altijd als het regent.

My father always grumbles when it rains.

Ze liep de hele ochtend te mopperen over haar ex.

She spent the whole morning grumbling about her ex.

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