die Klägerin
Translation
plaintiff (female), claimant (female), complainant (female)
Examples
Die Klägerin fordert Schadensersatz.
The plaintiff is demanding damages.
Die Klägerin legte Berufung ein.
The plaintiff filed an appeal.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject Die Klägerin won the trial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anklägerin; Antonyms: Beklagte (female defendant)
Etymology
From the verb 'klagen' (to sue, complain) + '-er' (agent suffix) + '-in' (feminine suffix).
Memory Tips
Imagine a woman 'klagen' (complaining/suing) in court. The '-in' suffix marks her as female.