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Anwalt

lawyer

noun AHN-valt Rare

Origin: Middle High German anwalte (one who acts for another)

Also means

attorney

Usage Note

Anwalt is the everyday word for a lawyer, short for Rechtsanwalt. The feminine is Anwältin and the plural Anwälte, both taking an umlaut. Used in compounds like Strafverteidiger for criminal-defence specialists.

Examples

"Der Anwalt vertrat seinen Mandanten vor Gericht."

Natural Translation

The lawyer represented his client in court.

Literal Translation

The lawyer represented his client before court.

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