plaintiff
der Kläger, die Kläger
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plaintiff
A person or party who files a lawsuit against another person or party in a civil court.
Der Kläger fordert von dem Unternehmen eine hohe Summe Schadensersatz.
The plaintiff is demanding a large sum in damages from the company.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kläger |
| genitive | des Klägers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kläger | die Kläger |
| accusative | den Kläger | die Kläger |
| dative | dem Kläger | den Klägern |
| genitive | des Klägers | der Kläger |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Kläger' (plaintiff) comes directly from the verb 'klagen', which means 'to complain' or 'to bring charges/take legal action in court'. A 'Kläger' is therefore the person who files a lawsuit. The feminine form is 'die Klägerin' (female plaintiff).
Der Kläger reichte eine Klage wegen Vertragsbruchs ein.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit for breach of contract.
'Kläger' (plaintiff) is a technical term from legal language and is mainly used in the context of court proceedings. It is the formal term for the person who initiates a civil lawsuit.
Vor Gericht müssen sowohl der Kläger als auch der Beklagte aussagen.
In court, both the plaintiff and the defendant must testify.
A plaintiff is the active party in a civil lawsuit. Typical verbs used with 'Kläger' (plaintiff) are 'eine Klage einreichen' (to file a lawsuit), 'Schadensersatz fordern' (to demand damages), or 'Berufung einlegen' (to file an appeal).
Der Kläger fordert eine Entschädigung für den entstandenen Schaden.
The plaintiff is demanding compensation for the damage caused.
applicant
Both words refer to a person who officially initiates a legal procedure or pursues a matter. Der Kläger, however, files a lawsuit against another party in a civil court, while der Antragsteller submits a formal application to an institution. The decisive question is therefore whether it concerns a lawsuit or an application.
Der Kläger reichte vor dem Zivilgericht eine Klage gegen seinen Nachbarn ein.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against his neighbor in civil court.
Der Antragsteller reichte bei der Behörde einen Antrag auf eine Genehmigung ein.
The applicant submitted an application for a permit to the authorities.
