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Usage Note
Anzeige erstatten means to file a formal complaint with the police. Anzeige gegen jemanden erstatten is the standard phrase; unlike Klage, it only triggers an investigation, not a lawsuit.
Examples
"Sie erstattete sofort Anzeige gegen den unbekannten Täter."
Natural Translation
She immediately filed a complaint against the unknown perpetrator.
Literal Translation
She filed immediately complaint against the unknown perpetrator.

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