German word

Anklage

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanklaːgə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounaccusation

Example

Die Anklage zerstörte seinen Ruf.

The accusation destroyed his reputation.

Illustration for Anklage (accusation)

More examples

Nach dem Skandal stand der Politiker unter Anklage.

After the scandal, the politician was under indictment.

Core concept

A legal accusation that turns specific alleged crimes into a case for judicial decision.

Common phrases

  • unter Anklage stehen

    be under indictment

  • Anklage erheben

    bring an indictment

Similar words

Beschuldigung: A claim that someone committed a crime or other wrongdoing.
Vorwurf: A statement blaming someone for unacceptable behavior.
Anschuldigung: An allegation that someone has done something wrong.

Definition in German

Anklage ist eine juristische Beschuldigung, in der konkrete Straftatbestände gegen eine Person genannt und zur gerichtlichen Entscheidung gebracht werden.

Word origin

Anklage is the noun formed from anklagen, 'to accuse', with the related noun Klage meaning 'complaint' or 'legal claim'.

Usage tips

  • German commonly uses Anklage erheben for the formal act of bringing charges.

Other meanings

  • indictmentnoun
  • chargenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • anklagenindictverb
  • Anklägerprosecutornoun

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