noun
die Beschwerde, -n
panasz
Eine Äußerung, mit der man Unzufriedenheit über etwas ausdrückt oder darauf hinweist, dass man etwas als ungerecht empfindet.
The German word "Beschwerde" is a feminine noun meaning "complaint" or "grievance".
It is made up of:
- "Schwer" — meaning "heavy" or "burdensome"
(Note: The prefix "be-" is common in German to form nouns/verbs but here the core meaningful component is "Schwer".)
Beschwerde refers to expressing dissatisfaction or suffering, often related to discomfort, injustice, or difficulties.
Similar words:
- Klage (legal complaint, lawsuit)
- Reklamation (claim, usually relating to faulty goods or services)
- Meldung (report, usually neutral)
Differences:
- Beschwerde is broader and personal, often about grievances or discomfort (physical or emotional).
- Klage is a formal/legal complaint.
- Reklamation is related specifically to consumer rights or service issues.
- Meldung is neutral and more general for any kind of reporting.
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Examples
Ich möchte gerne eine Beschwerde einreichen.noun
Szeretnék benyújtani egy panaszt.
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