German Conversation · Level 53
72 words
German word
Anwalt
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanvalt/
Meaning
- masculine nounlawyer
Example
Ich habe den Anwalt angerufen.
I called the lawyer.
More examples
Der Anwalt erklärte mir die Unterlagen kurz.
The lawyer briefly explained the documents to me.
Core concept
A client's legal representative, moving between private advice, settlement talks, and courtroom defense.
Common phrases
mit dem Anwalt sprechen
speak with the lawyer
sich an den Anwalt wenden
turn to the lawyer
Similar words
Rechtsanwalt: A qualified lawyer who advises clients and represents them in court and legal proceedings.
Anwältin: A female legal professional who advises clients and represents them in negotiations or disputes.
Definition in German
Person, die Mandanten rechtlich berät und sie vor Gericht oder außergerichtlich vertritt.
Word origin
Anwalt developed from Middle High German anvalt, related to Old High German anawalto, a person entrusted with managing matters for another.
Usage tips
- The definite accusative is den Anwalt, as in Ich habe den Anwalt angerufen, because the verb anrufen takes a direct object.