dieAnklage/ˈanˌklaːɡə/accusation; charge (legal); indictment
Anklage is a German noun that means accusation, charge (legal), or indictment. It is pronounced /ˈanˌklaːɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Anklagen".
Definitions
1.official accusation or charge of a crime in court(law)
a.formal charge made by a prosecutor before a court
Die Anklage wurde vor Gericht verlesen.—The indictment was read out in court.
b.the legal process of charging someone with a crime
Nach monatelanger Untersuchung wurde gegen den Politiker Anklage erhoben.—After months of investigation, charges were brought against the politician.
2.public accusation or reproach(general)
a.act of accusing someone of wrongdoing
Die Anklage gegen den Manager war unbegründet.—The accusation against the manager was unfounded.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Anklage | die Anklagen |
| Genitive | der Anklage | der Anklagen |
| Dative | der Anklage | den Anklagen |
| Accusative | die Anklage | die Anklagen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Anklage" mean in English?
- "Anklage" means accusation, charge (legal), or indictment. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Anklage"?
- "Anklage" is pronounced /ˈanˌklaːɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Anklage" der, die, or das?
- "Anklage" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Anklage"?
- The plural of "Anklage" is "Anklagen".
- What part of speech is "Anklage"?
- "Anklage" is a noun in German.
