No. 9,338 in German
maulburgern
"Maulburgern" is a German slang term meaning to half-heartedly grumble or complain without taking any real action.
In a sentence
Die Kinder mussten aufhören, beim Essen zu maulburgern.
The children had to stop mumbling while eating.
Here, 'maulburgern' is used to describe making mumbling sounds during eating.
Er maulburgert immer, wenn ihm die Hausaufgaben schwer erscheinen.
He always murmurs when the homework seems difficult to him.
In this context, 'maulburgern' refers to murmuring or complaining quietly.
Maulburgern Sie nicht und erklären Sie Ihre Meinung klar.
Don't mumble and explain your opinion clearly.
This usage of 'maulburgern' implies speaking indistinctly while expressing one's thoughts.
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