verklagen

/fɛɐ̯ˈklaːɡn̩/

verb B2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: verklagt
past: verklagte
perfect: hat verklagt

Meaning

to sue
- Er verklagte die Firma auf Schadensersatz.
  
  He sued the company for damages.
- Der Mieter verklagte seinen Vermieter wegen Schimmel. Das Gericht gab ihm recht.
  
  The tenant sued his landlord because of mould. The court ruled in his favour.

Similar words

einklagen

verklagen means to sue someone — take them to court; einklagen specifically means to sue FOR something, i.e. to legally claim a specific right or payment.

Practice

1 What does verklagen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Er ___ die Firma auf Schadensersatz.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches verklagen?

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Last updated 2026-09-24