German Conversation · Level 120
45 words
German word
Mandant
Pronunciation
IPA/manˈdant/
Meaning
- masculine nounclient
Example
Der Mandant hat gestern angerufen.
The client phoned yesterday.
More examples
Die Kanzlei hat den Mandanten im Verfahren vertreten.
The law firm represented the client in the proceedings.
Core concept
A client placing a legal, tax, or other entrusted matter in a professional's hands.
Common phrases
einen Mandanten vertreten
represent a client
einen Mandanten beraten
advise a client
mit dem Mandanten Kontakt aufnehmen
contact a client
Similar words
Klient: A person or organization seeking advice or services from a lawyer or counselor.
Kunde: A buyer or user of products or services, including a business customer.
Auftraggeber: A person or company that commissions work from an outside provider.
Definition in German
Jemand, der einen Dienstleister wie einen Anwalt oder Steuerberater beauftragt und ihm einen Auftrag überträgt.
Word origin
Mandant entered German through French mandant and ultimately derives from Latin mandare, meaning to entrust.
Usage tips
- Mandant is a masculine weak noun, with the plural Mandanten and the accusative form den Mandanten.
Other meanings
- principalnoun
Opposites
- Gegenseiteopposing partynoun
Related words
- Mandantschaftclientelenoun
- Mandantenkarteiclient registernoun
- mandantenbezogenclient-relatedadjective