belly-ache (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈbɛli eɪk/

Meaning and Usage

The term "belly-ache" refers to a pain in the stomach or abdominal area, often implying discomfort. It can also be used informally to describe complaints or grievances. The frequency of use is somewhat moderate, appearing more in informal spoken contexts than in formal writing.

Example Sentences

1. After eating that spicy food, I had a terrible belly-ache.

2. (После того как я съел эту острую еду, у меня была ужасная боль в животе.)

3. She always seems to have a belly-ache when it's time to go to school.

4. (Она всегда, похоже, испытывает боль в животе, когда приходит время идти в школу.)

5. I've been feeling a bit of a belly-ache since last night.

6. (Я чувствую небольшую боль в животе с прошлой ночи.)

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "belly-ache" features in various idiomatic expressions, typically emphasizing discomfort or nagging complaints:

1. Bellyache about something:

2. He always bellyaches about his workload.

   • (Он всегда жалуется на свою нагрузку.)

3. Belly-aching for no reason:

4. She's belly-aching for no reason; everything is going well.

   • (Она жалуется без причины; у нее все идет хорошо.)

5. Don't bellyache unless you have a solution:

6. If you're going to bellyache about the problem, come with a solution next time.

   • (Если ты собираешься жаловаться на проблему, приходи с решением в следующий раз.)

7. Belly-aching won't change the outcome:

8. Belly-aching won't change the outcome; we need to take action.
   • (Жалобы не изменят результат; нам нужно действовать.)

Etymology

The term "belly-ache" combines "belly," which comes from the Old English "bælg," meaning the stomach or abdomen, and "ache," derived from the Old English "acan," meaning to suffer pain. This word has been in use since the late 18th century.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Stomachache
• Abdominal pain
• Discomfort

Antonyms

• Comfort
• Ease
• Relief