Meaning 1formal · 82%
A formal claim asking a court to decide a legal dispute.
Natural examples
Die Mieterin reichte Klage gegen die Kündigung ein.
A tenant filed suit over the termination.
Das Gericht wies die Klage nach der Anhörung ab.
After the hearing, the court dismissed the claim.
Für die Klage sammelte der Anwalt alle Belege.
The lawyer gathered all the evidence for the case.
Usage note
Klage is feminine, with plural Klagen. One files or brings a lawsuit; legal procedures vary by country.
Mini-lesson: Klage
A formal claim asking a court to decide a legal dispute. Klage is feminine, with plural Klagen. One files or brings a lawsuit; legal procedures vary by country.
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