No. 5,026 in German
anklagen
"Anklagen" means "to accuse" or "to charge (legally)."
In a sentence
Der Staatsanwalt hat den Verdächtigen wegen Diebstahls angeklagt.
The prosecutor accused the suspect of theft.
Here, 'anklagen' is used in a legal context, indicating an official charge against someone.
Sie klagte ihn an, ihr Vertrauen missbraucht zu haben.
She accused him of having abused her trust.
In this sentence, 'anklagen' is used in a personal or moral context, alleging wrongdoing.
Ich möchte niemanden öffentlich anklagen, sondern eine Lösung finden.
I do not want to publicly accuse anyone, but rather find a solution.
Here, 'anklagen' refers to raising accusations publicly, expressing a desire to avoid such actions.
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