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.