godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be confused; be chaotic; be in disorder
Describes a situation, plan, or group that becomes messy, tangled, or out of control. Often used for things going wrong or becoming complicated.
会議の進行がごてついて、なかなか結論が出なかった。
The meeting proceedings got chaotic and we couldn't reach a conclusion.
旅行の計画がごてついて、まだ何も決まっていない。
The travel plans are in disarray and nothing has been decided yet.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
have troubles; be in a dispute
Refers to interpersonal friction, arguments, or ongoing trouble between people. Often implies a messy, drawn-out conflict.
隣人と境界線のことでごてついている。
We're having a dispute with the neighbor over the property line.
相続問題で親族がごてついているらしい。
It seems the relatives are in a messy conflict over the inheritance.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
complain persistently; grumble on and on
Used when someone keeps complaining or making a fuss, often in a way that drags on and becomes tiresome. The subject is typically a person who won't let go of a grievance.
彼はサービスが悪いと、店員にごてついていた。
He kept complaining to the staff that the service was bad.
値段のことで客がごてついて、なかなか帰らなかった。
The customer kept grumbling about the price and wouldn't leave.