VERB
klagen/ˈklaːɡn̩/to complain; to lament; to file a lawsuit
klagen is a German verb that means to complain, to lament, or to file a lawsuit. It is pronounced /ˈklaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klagte" and the past participle is "geklagt".
Definitions
1.to express dissatisfaction or pain(general)
a.to complain about something
Er klagt ständig über die Kälte.—He constantly complains about the cold.
b.to lament or express grief
Sie klagte um ihren verlorenen Freund.—She lamented for her lost friend.
2.to bring an action or file a lawsuit (against someone)(law)
a.to sue in court
Der Nachbar klagte gegen die Firma.—The neighbor filed a lawsuit against the company.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | klagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | klage |
| Present (du) | klagst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klagt |
| Preterite (ich) | klagte |
| Participle II | geklagt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | klagte |
| Imperative (singular) | klag |
| Imperative (plural) | klagt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klagen" mean in English?
- "klagen" means to complain, to lament, or to file a lawsuit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "klagen"?
- "klagen" is pronounced /ˈklaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "klagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "klagen" is "geklagt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "klagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "klagen" becomes "klagte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "klagen"?
- "klagen" is a verb in German.
