anklagen
/ˈanˌklaːɡn̩/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- klagt an
- past
- klagte an
- perfect
- hat angeklagt
Meaning
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to accuse, to charge
Built from an (on, at) + klagen (to complain).
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Man klagte ihn des Diebstahls an.
He was charged with theft.
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Die Staatsanwaltschaft klagte den Mann des Diebstahls an. Der Prozess beginnt im März.
The public prosecutor charged the man with theft. The trial begins in March.
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Made of
- an on, at
- klagen to complain
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Practice
1 What does anklagen mean?
to accuse, to charge
2 Fill the gap: Man ___ ihn des Diebstahls an.
Full sentence: Man klagte ihn des Diebstahls an. (He was charged with theft.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches anklagen?
anklagen: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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