English–German

“defense attorney” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪgɐ/

Example

Der Verteidiger verteidigte den Angeklagten.

The defense attorney defended the accused.

Illustration for Verteidiger (defense attorney)

How to say “defense attorney” in German

“Defense attorney” in German is Verteidiger.

A person stands between an accused person and an attack, shielding that person's interests in court or in another contest.

Full entry for Verteidiger: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Verteidiger

Der Hauptverteidiger legte Berufung gegen das Urteil ein.

The lead defense attorney filed an appeal against the judgment.

Tips for using Verteidiger

  • Verteidiger is a masculine noun, and its plural is also Verteidiger; Strafverteidiger specifies a criminal defense lawyer.

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