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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