German word

Anwältin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanvɛltɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlawyer

Example

Die Anwältin hat mir gut geholfen.

The lawyer helped me a lot.

Illustration for Anwältin (lawyer)

More examples

Als Anwältin verteidigte sie ihren Mandanten vor Gericht.

As a lawyer, she defended her client in court.

Core concept

A woman standing between a client and the legal system, explaining the rules and speaking for the client.

Common phrases

  • als Anwältin arbeiten

    work as a lawyer

  • eine Anwältin beauftragen

    hire a lawyer

  • sich an eine Anwältin wenden

    turn to a lawyer

Similar words

Rechtsanwältin: A licensed female attorney who formally represents clients in court and negotiations.
Juristin: A woman with legal expertise who works in legal services, administration, or related fields.
Verteidigerin: A female criminal defense counsel acting for the accused.
Staatsanwältin: A female public prosecutor who investigates and brings criminal charges for the state.

Definition in German

Anwältin bezeichnet eine Juristin, die Klienten in Rechtsfragen berät und sie rechtlich vertritt.

Word origin

Anwältin combines Anwalt with the productive feminine suffix -in, while Anwalt derives from Old High German anawalto, meaning a representative or administrator, and relates to walten.

Usage tips

  • Anwältin is feminine, and its plural is Anwältinnen, with the umlaut retained before the plural ending.

Related words

  • Anwaltskanzleilaw firmnoun
  • Anwaltschaftlegal professionnoun

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