μεψιμοιρία

English translation: grumbling

02:16 Oct 16, 2009
Greek to English translations [PRO]
Psychology
Greek term or phrase: μεψιμοιρία
η γκρινια και η μεψιμοιρια δεν οφελει κανενα
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English translation:grumbling
Explanation:
grumbling and nagging...
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Assimina Vavoula
Greece
Local time: 13:21
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grumbling


Explanation:
grumbling and nagging...

Assimina Vavoula
Greece
Local time: 13:21
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
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agree  nevipaul: This is fine. You could also say "moaning and groaning" or "grumbling and grousing" for "γκρινια και μεψιμοιρια"
1 hr

agree  Eva Smith: I thought it was self pity...but if you moan and groan you pity yourself ...I guess...
12 hrs
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