VERB
beklagen/bəˈklaːɡn̩/to lament; to mourn; to complain about
beklagen is a German verb that means to lament, to mourn, or to complain about. It is pronounced /bəˈklaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beklagte" and the past participle is "beklagt".
Definitions
1.to express grief or sorrow about something(expressing sorrow)
a.to lament or mourn a loss or misfortune
Viele Menschen beklagen den Tod ihres Haustiers sehr.—Many people greatly mourn the death of their pet.
2.to complain about something undesirable or unjust(expressing dissatisfaction)
a.to express dissatisfaction or grievance about a condition
Die Anwohner beklagen den Lärm der Baustelle.—The residents complain about the noise from the construction site.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beklagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beklage |
| Present (du) | beklagst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beklagt |
| Preterite (ich) | beklagte |
| Participle II | beklagt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beklagte |
| Imperative (singular) | beklag |
| Imperative (plural) | beklagt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beklagen" mean in English?
- "beklagen" means to lament, to mourn, or to complain about. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beklagen"?
- "beklagen" is pronounced /bəˈklaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beklagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beklagen" is "beklagt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beklagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beklagen" becomes "beklagte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beklagen"?
- "beklagen" is a verb in German.
