English–German

“law” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjuːʁa/

Example

Sie besucht das Jura-Seminar.

She is attending the seminar on law.

Illustration for Jura (law)

How to say “law” in German

“Law” in German is Jura.

A university subject built around statutes, rights, courts, and legal reasoning.

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

Example sentences with Jura

Viele Studierende im Jura-Studium bereiten sich auf das Examen vor.

Many students in the law program are preparing for the exam.

Tips for using Jura

  • As a field of study, Jura commonly appears without an article in phrases such as 'Jura studieren'.

Other German words for “law”

Das Gesetz schützt die Umwelt.

The law protects the environment.

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