Beklagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beklagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "lament", "complain" or "deplore".

Essential properties of "beklagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: beklagen
Simple past: beklagte
Participle: beklagt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "beklagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To express sorrow or complain about something"

Definition: "To express pain, sorrow, or displeasure about something, especially verbally or through complaints."
Translation(s): lament, complain, deplore, bemoan
Synonym(s): Bedauern, Jammern, Klagen
Antonym(s): Loben
Related word(s): Beschweren, Beanstanden, Bemängeln

📝 Some usage examples:

Er beklagte den Verlust seines Arbeitsplatzes.He lamented the loss of his job.
Die Anwohner beklagen sich über den Lärm.The residents complain about the noise.
Sie beklagte die schlechten Arbeitsbedingungen.She deplored the poor working conditions.

2.) "To file a formal complaint or lawsuit"

Definition: "To file a formal complaint or a legal suit against someone or something."
Translation(s): sue, complain, file a complaint against
Synonym(s): anklagen, verklagen
Related word(s): Beschwerde einreichen, Klage erheben

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Mieter beklagte den Vermieter wegen Vertragsbruchs.The tenant sued the landlord for breach of contract.
Sie beklagte die Firma vor dem Arbeitsgericht.She sued the company in labor court.
Die Bürger beklagten die neue Verordnung beim Verwaltungsgericht.The citizens filed a complaint against the new regulation with the administrative court.

3.) "To mourn or lament someone's death"

Definition: "To express condolences or lament someone's death."
Translation(s): mourn, lament, grieve for
Synonym(s): betrauern, beweinen
Related word(s): kondolieren, Beileid aussprechen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die ganze Nation beklagte den Tod des beliebten Politikers.The entire nation mourned the death of the popular politician.
Wir beklagen den Verlust eines großartigen Freundes.We lament the loss of a great friend.
Sie beklagte das frühe Ableben ihres Vaters.She mourned the early passing of her father.

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