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narzekanie
complain [kəmˈpleɪn] VB intr
1. complain (grumble):
to complain about sth
narzekać na coś
to complain to sb
skarżyć [perf po-] się komuś
2. complain (in shop):
complain
zgłaszać [perf zgłosić] reklamację
3. complain (to authorities):
complain
składać [perf złożyć] skargę
4. complain (feel ill):
to complain of sth
uskarżać się na coś
Present
Icomplain
youcomplain
he/she/itcomplains
wecomplain
youcomplain
theycomplain
Past
Icomplained
youcomplained
he/she/itcomplained
wecomplained
youcomplained
theycomplained
Present Perfect
Ihavecomplained
youhavecomplained
he/she/ithascomplained
wehavecomplained
youhavecomplained
theyhavecomplained
Past Perfect
Ihadcomplained
youhadcomplained
he/she/ithadcomplained
wehadcomplained
youhadcomplained
theyhadcomplained
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Many diehard fans were disappointed with this change, complaining the game was too restricting of its options.
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Construction proceeded slowly, to the extent that there were letters in the local newspaper complaining about the delays.
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One reviewer also complained that cars do not have enough grip.
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He often complained that little real work was done in the assembly, and said that he preferred to spend time in his community.
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Hawkers complained about the high property rent that made it impossible to run their business.
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