die Anklage, -n
indictment · charge · accusation
Ein offizieller Vorwurf, dass eine Person eine Straftat begangen hat, der vor Gericht geprüft wird.
The German word "Anklage" is a noun that means "indictment" or "accusation." It is formed from the prefix "an-" and the verb "klagen," which means "to complain" or "to sue." "Anklage" refers to a formal charge or allegation made against someone, typically in a legal context. Similar words in German include "Anklageschrift" (written charge or indictment) and "Vorwurf" (accusation or reproach).
The difference among these terms lies in their usage: "Anklage" is specifically related to criminal charges, while "Vorwurf" can be used in both legal and informal contexts to denote any form of accusation.
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Examples
Die Anklage wird vor Gericht verlesen.noun
The indictment is read out in court.
Eine Anklage kann schwerwiegende Folgen haben.noun
A charge can have serious consequences.
Unsere Anklage basiert auf klaren Beweisen.noun
Our accusation is based on clear evidence.
Die Anklage gegen ihn war sehr ernst.noun
The charge against him was very serious.
Mehrere Anklagen wurden aus Mangel an Beweisen fallen gelassen.noun
Several charges were dropped due to lack of evidence.
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