Usage Note
Gerichtssaal is the physical room in which trials take place. Access can be restricted by the court (Ausschluss der Öffentlichkeit) in cases involving minors or sensitive evidence. German courtrooms are typically smaller than their Hollywood depictions.
Examples
"Im Gerichtssaal herrschte angespannte Stille, als das Urteil verlesen wurde."
Natural Translation
Tense silence reigned in the courtroom as the verdict was read out.
Literal Translation
In the courtroom reigned tense silence, as the verdict was-read.
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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