VERB
klagen/ˈklaːɡn̩/to complain; to lament; to sue
klagen is a German verb that means to complain, to lament, or to sue. It is pronounced /ˈklaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klagte" and the past participle is "geklagt".
Definitions
1.to complain or express dissatisfaction or pain(expressing dissatisfaction or suffering)
a.to verbalize sorrow or unhappiness
Er klagt ständig über Rückenschmerzen.—He constantly complains about back pain.
2.to file a lawsuit or take legal action(legal)
a.to initiate court proceedings
Die Firma klagt gegen den ehemaligen Mitarbeiter.—The company is suing the former employee.
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 sue. 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.
