klagen
sue · complain
Sich über etwas beschweren oder sagen, dass man unzufrieden oder unglücklich ist.
The German word "klagen" is a verb meaning "to complain" or "to sue".
- It comes from the noun "Klage", which means "complaint" or "lawsuit".
- "Klagen" can be used in different contexts:
- To express dissatisfaction or complain (e.g., über etwas klagen — to complain about something).
- To take legal action or file a lawsuit.
Similar words:
- beschweren (to complain) — usually informal or everyday complaints.
- beanspruchen (to claim) — more about asserting rights than expressing dissatisfaction.
- protestieren (to protest) — involves active public objection rather than just complaining.
Difference:
- "klagen" has legal connotations (lawsuits) besides mere complaining.
- beschweren focuses on vocalizing dissatisfaction without legal context.
- protestieren usually implies organized or public opposition.
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Examples
Er klagt beim Gericht.verb
He is suing in court.
Er klagt oft wegen des Wetters.verb
He often complains about the weather.
Sie klagen bei der Geschäftsleitung.verb
They complain to the management.
Wir klagen wegen der Verspätung.verb
We complain because of the delay.
Sie klagen oft über die Hitze.verb
They often complain about the heat.
Warum klagt ihr eigentlich so laut darüber?verb
Why do you actually complain so loudly about it?
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