VERB
Klagen/ˈklaːɡn̩/to complain; to lament
Klagen is a German verb that means to complain or to lament. It is pronounced /ˈklaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klagte" and the past participle is "geklagt".
Definitions
1.to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something (to complain)(expressing dissatisfaction)
a.to complain about something unpleasant
Die Gäste klagen über das schlechte Essen.—The guests complain about the bad food.
b.to lament or express sorrow
Sie klagte über ihr schweres Schicksal.—She lamented her difficult fate.
2.to bring a lawsuit; to take legal action(legal, formal)
a.to make a formal legal complaint in court
Der Mieter klagt gegen den Vermieter.—The tenant is suing the landlord.
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 or to lament. 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.
