Also means
dish
Usage Note
Gericht is a striking double word: a court of law and a prepared dish of food. Context decides, so vor Gericht means 'in court' while ein leckeres Gericht is a tasty meal.
Examples
"Der Fall kommt vor Gericht."
Natural Translation
The case is going to court.
Literal Translation
The case comes before court.
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Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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