English–German

“prosecutor” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtaːtsˌanvalt/

Example

Der Staatsanwalt stellte dem Zeugen eine Frage.

The prosecutor asked the witness a question.

Illustration for Staatsanwalt (prosecutor)

How to say “prosecutor” in German

“Prosecutor” in German is Staatsanwalt.

A legal representative of the state builds and presents a criminal case before the court.

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

Example sentences with Staatsanwalt

Nach der Anhörung äußerte sich der Staatsanwalt kurz.

After the hearing, the prosecutor spoke briefly.

Tips for using Staatsanwalt

  • Staatsanwalt refers to the individual, whereas Staatsanwaltschaft refers to the public prosecution service or its office.

“prosecutor” in other languages