Also means
claimant
Usage Note
Klaeger is the plaintiff who brings a civil Klage. The opposing party is the Beklagter (defendant). A female plaintiff is a Klaegerin. The plural is unchanged: die Klaeger. Do not confuse the civil Klaeger with the criminal Anklaeger.
Examples
"Der Klaeger forderte Schadensersatz in voller Hoehe."
Natural Translation
The plaintiff demanded full compensation.
Literal Translation
The plaintiff demanded damage-compensation in full height.
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Related Words
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- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
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- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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