NOUN
Gerichtshof/ɡəˈʁɪçt͡sˌhoːf/court of justice; tribunal
Gerichtshof is a German noun that means court of justice or tribunal. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʁɪçt͡sˌhoːf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gerichtshöfe".
Definitions
1.A public court or tribunal, especially a high-level judicial authority(institution, law)
a.A supreme or higher court, often in the context of state or international law
Der Europäische Gerichtshof entscheidet über die Auslegung des EU-Rechts.—The European Court of Justice rules on the interpretation of EU law.
b.A formal judicial body or assembly
Der Oberste Gerichtshof ist die höchste Instanz des Landes.—The Supreme Court is the country’s highest authority.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gerichtshof | die Gerichtshöfe |
| Genitive | des Gerichtshofs | der Gerichtshöfe |
| Dative | dem Gerichtshof | den Gerichtshöfen |
| Accusative | den Gerichtshof | die Gerichtshöfe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gerichtshof" mean in English?
- "Gerichtshof" means court of justice or tribunal. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gerichtshof"?
- "Gerichtshof" is pronounced /ɡəˈʁɪçt͡sˌhoːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gerichtshof" der, die, or das?
- "Gerichtshof" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Gerichtshof"?
- The plural of "Gerichtshof" is "Gerichtshöfe".
- What part of speech is "Gerichtshof"?
- "Gerichtshof" is a noun in German.
