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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Klagedie Klagen
Genitiveder Klageder Klagen
Dativeder Klageden Klagen
Accusativedie Klagedie 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.

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