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Klagen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Klagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "complain", "lament" or "grumble".
Essential properties of "klagen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: klagen
- Simple past: klagte
- Participle: geklagt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "klagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To complain or lament about something/someone"
- Definition: "To express complaints or laments, to complain about something or someone."
- Translation(s): complain, lament, grumble, moan
- Synonym(s): jammern, sich beschweren, lamentieren
- Antonym(s): loben
- Related word(s): Beschwerde, Klage
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er klagt ständig über seine Arbeitsbedingungen.
- Die Nachbarn klagen über den Lärm.
- Sie klagt oft über Kopfschmerzen.
2.) "To sue or file a lawsuit"
- Definition: "To file a lawsuit or initiate legal proceedings."
- Translation(s): sue, file a lawsuit, take legal action, prosecute
- Synonym(s): verklagen, Anklage erheben
- Related word(s): Klage, Prozess
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Mieter will gegen den Vermieter klagen.
- Sie hat beschlossen, wegen Diskriminierung zu klagen.
- Das Unternehmen klagt auf Schadensersatz.
3.) "To express pain or lament suffering"
- Definition: "To express pain or suffering, to lament."
- Translation(s): moan, groan, lament, wail
- Synonym(s): Wehklagen, Jammern, Stöhnen
- Related word(s): Klage, Jammer
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Verletzte klagte über starke Schmerzen.
- Sie klagte die ganze Nacht wegen ihrer Zahnschmerzen.
- Das Kind klagt über Bauchschmerzen.