Complain in Tagalog

“Complain” in Tagalog is translated as “Magreklamo,” a verb meaning to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or unhappiness about something. This term is widely used in daily conversations when people voice their grievances about services, situations, or personal discomfort.

Mastering the use of “magreklamo” will help you express complaints and understand when others are voicing their concerns in Filipino. Let’s explore its definition, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Complain

[Definition]:
– Complain /kəmˈpleɪn/
– Verb 1: To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
– Verb 2: To state that one is suffering from pain or illness.
– Verb 3: To make a formal statement that something is wrong or unsatisfactory.

[Synonyms] = Magreklamo, Maghinanakit, Magsumbong, Magdaing, Umangal

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: Customers often complain about slow service.
– Ex1_PH: Ang mga kostumer ay madalas magreklamo tungkol sa mabagal na serbisyo.

– Ex2_EN: She always complains about the weather.
– Ex2_PH: Siya ay palaging nagreklamo tungkol sa panahon.

– Ex3_EN: Don’t complain if you don’t work hard.
– Ex3_PH: Huwag kang magreklamo kung hindi ka nagsisikap.

– Ex4_EN: He complained to the manager about the noise.
– Ex4_PH: Siya ay nagreklamo sa manager tungkol sa ingay.

– Ex5_EN: The patient complained of chest pain.
– Ex5_PH: Ang pasyente ay nagreklamo ng sakit sa dibdib.