NOUN

Beklagter/bəˈklaːktɐ/defendant (in court); respondent

Beklagter is a German noun that means defendant (in court) or respondent. It is pronounced /bəˈklaːktɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.person against whom legal action is brought(law)

a.male defendant in a legal proceeding

Der Beklagte erschien nicht zur Verhandlung.The defendant did not appear at the hearing.

b.female defendant in a legal proceeding

Die Beklagte berief sich auf ihr Schweigerecht.The (female) defendant invoked her right to remain silent.

Declension

Gendermasculine

Frequently asked questions

What does "Beklagter" mean in English?
"Beklagter" means defendant (in court) or respondent. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Beklagter"?
"Beklagter" is pronounced /bəˈklaːktɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Beklagter" der, die, or das?
"Beklagter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Beklagter"?
"Beklagter" is a noun in German.

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