English–German
“complain” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈklaːgən/
Example
Sie klagt oft über den Lärm.
She often complains about the noise.
How to say “complain” in German
“Complain” in German is klagen.
A person gives voice to a grievance, from everyday displeasure and grief to a formal claim in court.
Example sentences with klagen
Sie klagt bei der Familie über kleine Probleme.
She complains to her family about small problems.
Tips for using klagen
- For a complaint about something, klagen normally takes über with the accusative, as in über den Lärm klagen.
Other German words for “complain”
Sie jammert immer über die Arbeit.
She always complains about work.
Er beklagt sich oft über den Lärm.
He often complains about the noise.
Ich beschwere mich oft über den Lärm.
I often complain about the noise.