die Beklagte
Translation
defendant, the accused
Examples
Die Beklagte schwieg vor Gericht.
The defendant remained silent in court.
Der Anwalt verteidigt die Beklagte.
The lawyer is defending the defendant.
Grammar Patterns
as subject of a sentence The defendant did not appear in court.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Angeklagte (the accused); Antonyms: der Kläger, die Klägerin (the plaintiff)
Etymology
From the verb 'beklagen' (to complain, to sue). Refers to the person who is 'complained about' in court.
Memory Tips
Think of the person who is the subject of a 'Klage' (complaint/lawsuit).