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 lament about something(expressing dissatisfaction or pain)
a.to express grievances or pain
Sie klagt häufig über Kopfschmerzen.—She often complains about headaches.
2.to file a lawsuit; to sue(legal, formal)
a.to take legal action against someone
Er klagte gegen die Firma wegen Vertragsbruch.—He sued the company for breach of contract.
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.
