KlägerKlägerin
KlägerKlägerin is a neologistic compound used in German to reference plaintiffs of any gender by merging the masculine form Kläger with the feminine form Klägerin into a single term. It is intended as a compact way to cover both male and female plaintiffs without repeating both nouns.
Formation and usage: The form is created by concatenating Kläger and Klägerin (KlägerKlägerin). It appears mainly
Advantages and criticisms: Proponents argue that it offers conciseness and inclusivity in a single unit. Critics
Relation to language policy: KlägerKlägerin reflects broader debates about gender-inclusive language in German. It sits alongside
See also: Gender-inclusive language in German, Kläger, Klägerin, Binnen-I, gender-neutral forms in legal writing.