English–German

“local court” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈamtsgəˌʁɪçt/

Example

Ich habe einen Termin beim Amtsgericht.

I have an appointment at the local court.

Illustration for Amtsgericht (local court)

How to say “local court” in German

“Local court” in German is Amtsgericht.

A modest courthouse serving a defined local area, below the larger regional courts in the court system.

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

Example sentences with Amtsgericht

Ich habe mich gestern beim Amtsgericht erkundigt.

I inquired at the local court yesterday.

Tips for using Amtsgericht

  • Amtsgericht is neuter, so the article is das and the plural is Amtsgerichte.

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