Klagen
Example: Viele Menschen klagen über das schlechte Wetter heute.
Definition
"Klagen" means to express dissatisfaction or complain about something, often verbally. For example, in the phrase 'Viele Menschen klagen über das schlechte Wetter heute,' many people are complaining about the bad weather today. It involves stating grievances or discomfort.
Etymology
The German verb "klagen" comes from Old High German 'klagan,' which is related to expressing sorrow or lamenting. It shares roots with similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting its long history of describing complaints or mourning. Did you know that its root is also connected to the English word 'lament'?
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"Klagen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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