VERB

einklagen/ˈaɪ̯nˌklaːɡn̩/to enforce in court; to sue for; to claim by legal action

einklagen is a German verb that means to enforce in court, to sue for, or to claim by legal action. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌklaːɡn̩/.

Definitions

1.to assert or demand something in court; to claim a right or debt by legal means(law, formal)

a.to sue for the realization of a right or payment

Er musste sein Recht vor Gericht einklagen.—He had to assert his right in court.

b.to demand something owed by legal action

Sie will eine Entschädigung einklagen.—She wants to claim compensation by legal action.

Frequently asked questions

What does "einklagen" mean in English?
"einklagen" means to enforce in court, to sue for, or to claim by legal action. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "einklagen"?
"einklagen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌklaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "einklagen"?
"einklagen" is a verb in German.

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