NOUN
Klage/ˈklaːɡə/complaint; lawsuit; lament
Klage is a German noun that means complaint, lawsuit, or lament. It is pronounced /ˈklaːɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Klagen".
Definitions
1.formal lawsuit or legal complaint submitted to a court(law)
a.complaint in a legal case
Die Klage wurde beim Gericht eingereicht.—The lawsuit was filed at the court.
2.expression of grief, sadness, or complaint(general language)
a.verbal expression of pain or regret
Ihre Klage über die schlechten Arbeitsbedingungen fand Gehör.—Her complaint about the poor working conditions was heard.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Klage | die Klagen |
| Genitive | der Klage | der Klagen |
| Dative | der Klage | den Klagen |
| Accusative | die Klage | die Klagen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Klage" mean in English?
- "Klage" means complaint, lawsuit, or lament. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Klage"?
- "Klage" is pronounced /ˈklaːɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Klage" der, die, or das?
- "Klage" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Klage"?
- The plural of "Klage" is "Klagen".
- What part of speech is "Klage"?
- "Klage" is a noun in German.
