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A female person who files a civil lawsuit in court against another person or organization (the defendant).
Die Klägerin fordert vom Unternehmen Schadensersatz wegen eines fehlerhaften Produkts.
The plaintiff is demanding compensation from the company because of a defective product.
The word is derived from the verb 'klagen' (to sue / to complain). The ending '-in' shows that it refers to a female person. The masculine form is 'der Kläger' (the plaintiff).
Wer klagt, wird zum Kläger oder zur Klägerin.
Someone who sues becomes a plaintiff.
'Klägerin' (female plaintiff) is a term from legal language. It is used almost exclusively in the context of court proceedings and legal disputes.
Im Gerichtssaal saß die Klägerin auf der linken Seite.
In the courtroom, the plaintiff sat on the left side.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Klägerin' (female plaintiff) are 'Klage einreichen' (to file a lawsuit), 'jemanden verklagen' (to sue someone), and 'Schadensersatz fordern' (to demand compensation). The lawsuit is always directed 'gegen' (against) someone.
Die Klägerin reichte Klage gegen ihren ehemaligen Arbeitgeber ein.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against her former employer.
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'der Kläger' and 'die Klägerin' both refer to a person or party who files a lawsuit in a civil court. The most important difference is gender: 'der Kläger' is used for a male person or generally for a party, while 'die Klägerin' is used for a female person. The words can be confused because they describe the same role in court proceedings. So the key point is: the legal role is the same, but the form matches the person.
Die Klägerin sagt, dass die Firma den Vertrag nicht eingehalten hat.
The plaintiff says that the company did not comply with the contract.
Der Kläger fordert vor Gericht Geld von seinem früheren Vermieter.
The plaintiff is demanding money from his former landlord in court.