NOUN
Rechtsanwalt/ˈʁɛçt͡sʔanˌvalt/lawyer; attorney; barrister
Rechtsanwalt is a German noun that means lawyer, attorney, or barrister. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛçt͡sʔanˌvalt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Rechtsanwälte".
Definitions
1.a person who is professionally qualified to represent clients in legal matters, especially in court(legal profession)
a.a male lawyer qualified to advise and represent clients, especially in legal proceedings
Mein Rechtsanwalt hat mir empfohlen, Einspruch einzulegen.—My lawyer advised me to file an objection.
b.(by extension) the general legal representative, regardless of gender (often used generically)
Sie sucht einen erfahrenen Rechtsanwalt für Arbeitsrecht.—She is looking for an experienced lawyer specializing in labor law.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Rechtsanwalt | die Rechtsanwälte |
| Genitive | des Rechtsanwaltes | der Rechtsanwälte |
| Dative | dem Rechtsanwalt | den Rechtsanwälten |
| Accusative | den Rechtsanwalt | die Rechtsanwälte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rechtsanwalt" mean in English?
- "Rechtsanwalt" means lawyer, attorney, or barrister. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rechtsanwalt"?
- "Rechtsanwalt" is pronounced /ˈʁɛçt͡sʔanˌvalt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rechtsanwalt" der, die, or das?
- "Rechtsanwalt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Rechtsanwalt"?
- The plural of "Rechtsanwalt" is "Rechtsanwälte".
- What part of speech is "Rechtsanwalt"?
- "Rechtsanwalt" is a noun in German.
