Meaning of the German Word "Beklagen"

beklagen

lament

To express sorrow or regret for something.

Example Sentence

Das Lied beklagt den Verlust einer großen Liebe.

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Definition: To express sorrow or regret for something.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "beklagen"?

C2

What grammatical category does "beklagen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "beklagen" belong to?

Emotions