VERB
anklagen/ˈanˌklaːɡn̩/to accuse; to indict; to charge (legally)
anklagen is a German verb that means to accuse, to indict, or to charge (legally). It is pronounced /ˈanˌklaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klagte an" and the past participle is "angeklagt".
Definitions
1.to formally accuse someone of a crime(legal)
a.to officially bring someone before a court on criminal charges
Die Staatsanwaltschaft will den Verdächtigen wegen Betrugs anklagen.—The prosecutor intends to indict the suspect for fraud.
2.to accuse or blame someone for something(general/figurative)
a.to reproach or make someone responsible for a negative action
Sie klagt ihn an, gelogen zu haben.—She accuses him of having lied.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anklagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | klage an |
| Present (du) | klagst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klagt an |
| Preterite (ich) | klagte an |
| Participle II | angeklagt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | klagte an |
| Imperative (singular) | klage an |
| Imperative (plural) | klagt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anklagen" mean in English?
- "anklagen" means to accuse, to indict, or to charge (legally). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anklagen"?
- "anklagen" is pronounced /ˈanˌklaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anklagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anklagen" is "angeklagt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anklagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anklagen" becomes "klagte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anklagen"?
- "anklagen" is a verb in German.
