Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

die Klage

Translation (Übersetzung) complaint, lawsuit, lament
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈklaːɡə]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine formal noun emotion legal
Klage is a feminine noun that can refer to both a formal legal complaint (lawsuit) and an informal expression of dissatisfaction or sorrow. In legal contexts, it initiates court proceedings. In everyday use, it often expresses personal grievances or lamentations.

Klage - German Nouns - Klage Meaning - Klage Translation - Klage Nouns Examples

Klage is a German Nouns

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Klage Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die Klage wurde vor Gericht eingereicht.
The lawsuit was filed in court.
Legal formal complaint
Er führte Klage über seine Arbeitsbedingungen.
He complained about his working conditions.
Everyday expression of dissatisfaction
Ihre Klage war voller Trauer.
Her lament was full of sorrow.
Literary/emotional expression

Klage Word Family - Klage Related Words - Klage Family Members

Klage Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Klage word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Klage family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Klage related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
klagen
Meaning: to complain, to sue, to lament
Tense: infinitive
Example: Sie klagt über Kopfschmerzen.
Verb
agent noun (Nomen Agentis)
Kläger
Meaning: plaintiff, complainant
Example: Der Kläger reichte die Klage ein.
Noun
opposite noun (Gegenteiliges Nomen)
Beklagter
Meaning: defendant
Example: Der Beklagte erhielt die Klage.
Noun
abstract noun (abstraktes Nomen)
Anklage
Meaning: accusation, charge
Example: Die Anklage lautete auf Betrug.
Noun

Klage Usage - Klage Collocations - Klage Idioms - Klage Synonyms - Klage Antonyms

Klage Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Klage Collocations (Kollokationen)

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eine Klage einreichen
to file a lawsuit
High frequency
Klage erheben
to bring an action/lawsuit
High frequency
Klage zurückziehen
to withdraw a lawsuit
Medium frequency
Klage abweisen
to dismiss a lawsuit
Medium frequency
stille Klage
silent lament
Low frequency
Klage führen
to complain/lament
Medium frequency
berechtigte Klage
justified complaint
Medium frequency
Klage vor Gericht
lawsuit in court
High frequency

Klage Idioms (Redewendungen)

Klage idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Klage with meanings and explanations. Master Klage expressions used in everyday German.

Klage führen über
to complain about
To express dissatisfaction or sorrow about something
seine Klage loswerden
to get something off one's chest
To express one's grievances to relieve emotional burden
Klage und Anklage
complaint and accusation
Refers to both civil complaints and criminal charges

Klage Synonyms (Synonyme)

Klage synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Klage and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Klage similar words and their usage.

Beschwerde
Meaning: complaint
High similarity
Anzeige
Meaning: report, complaint
Medium similarity
Rechtsstreit
Meaning: legal dispute
Medium similarity
Prozess
Meaning: lawsuit, trial
Medium similarity
Jammer
Meaning: lament, whining
Low similarity
Wehklage
Meaning: lament, wailing
Low similarity

Klage Antonyms (Antonyme)

Klage antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Klage. Discover Klage opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Lob
Meaning: praise
Zufriedenheit
Meaning: satisfaction
Verteidigung
Meaning: defense
Freude
Meaning: joy

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Klage Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Klage semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Klage. Explore Klage related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Klage contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Gericht Recht Streit Beschwerde Prozess Urteil Anwalt Trauer Unzufriedenheit

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