die Anklage
Translation
charge, accusation, indictment, prosecution
Examples
Die Anklage lautet auf Diebstahl.
The charge is theft.
Er erhob Anklage gegen seinen Nachbarn.
He pressed charges against his neighbor.
Der Verdächtige steht unter Anklage.
The suspect is under indictment.
Grammar Patterns
to press charges ((against sb.)) to press charges against someone He pressed charges against his neighbor.
to be under indictment to be on trial The man is under indictment.
the charge is ((for sth.)) the charge is for something The charge is for murder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beschuldigung, Vorwurf; Antonyms: Freispruch (acquittal)
Etymology
From the verb 'anklagen' (to accuse). 'an-' (at, to) + 'klagen' (to complain). To formally 'complain at' someone.
Memory Tips
Recall 'klagen' (to complain). 'Anklage' is a formal, legal complaint against a person.