Translation of German word "Klage" to English
dieKlage
Meaning
NounIn civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.
How to use
Klage ('lawsuit / complaint / lament') is a feminine noun: die Klage (plural: die Klagen). Klage einreichen — To file a lawsuit. Klagelied — Lament. Klage gegen jemanden — Suit against someone.
🇬🇧 English
lawsuit
Example
Er hat eine Klage gegen seinen ehemaligen Arbeitgeber eingereicht.
He filed a lawsuit against his former employer.
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Common phrases
- Klage einreichen— to file a lawsuit / complaint
- Sammelklage— class action / collective lawsuit
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What is the definition of the German word "die Klage"?▼
The German word "die Klage" is defined as: "In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution."
What does the German word "die Klage" mean?▼
The German word "die Klage" means "lawsuit" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Klage"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Klage"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Er hat eine Klage gegen seinen ehemaligen Arbeitgeber eingereicht." (which translates as "He filed a lawsuit against his former employer.").
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