anklagen
accuse · charge
Jemandem offiziell vorwerfen, dass er etwas Verbotenes getan hat, und das vor ein Gericht bringen.
The German word "anklagen" is a verb that means "to accuse" or "to charge". It is derived from the prefix "an" and the verb "klagen" which means "to complain" or "to sue". "Anklagen" can also mean "to indict" or "to bring charges against". Similar words in German include "beschuldigen" (to blame), "verurteilen" (to convict), and "belasten" (to burden).
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Examples
Die Staatsanwaltschaft wird ihn wegen Mordes anklagen.verb
The state prosecution will accuse him of murder.
Er klagt den Konzern wegen Betrugs an.verb
He charges the corporation with fraud.
Er wird voraussichtlich angeklagt.verb
He is expected to be charged.
Warum klagst du deinen Nachbarn eigentlich an?verb
Why are you accusing your neighbor, anyway?
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