VERB

anklagen/ˈanˌklaːɡn̩/to accuse; to charge (in court)

anklagen is a German verb that means to accuse or to charge (in court). 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 or wrongdoing(law)

a.to bring charges against someone in court

Der Politiker wurde wegen Betrugs angeklagt.The politician was charged with fraud.

b.to accuse someone of something serious

Sie wurde der Untreue angeklagt.She was accused of infidelity.

Conjugation

Infinitiveanklagen
Present (ich)klage an
Present (du)klagst an
Present (er/sie/es)klagt an
Preterite (ich)klagte an
Participle IIangeklagt
Konjunktiv II (ich)klagte an
Imperative (singular)klage an
Imperative (plural)klagt an
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "anklagen" mean in English?
"anklagen" means to accuse or to charge (in court). 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.

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