sue in German
sue in German is verklagen, klagen — sue means to take legal action against someone, typically in a civil (non-criminal) case.
sue in German
verklagen
(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.
klagen
(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.
What does "sue" mean?
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verb To take legal action against someone, typically in a civil (non-criminal) case.
"The tenant threatened to sue the landlord over unsafe wiring."
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sue in a sentence
- The tenant threatened to sue the landlord over unsafe wiring.
- She sued the company for wrongful dismissal.
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What is "sue" in German?
"sue" in German is verklagen, klagen. sue means: To take legal action against someone, typically in a civil (non-criminal) case.
How do you use "sue" in a sentence?
Example: "The tenant threatened to sue the landlord over unsafe wiring." In German, "sue" is verklagen, klagen.
Are there other ways to say "sue" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "sue": verklagen, klagen.
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