German word

Notar

Pronunciation

IPA/noˈtaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnotary

Example

Ich treffe mich am Dienstag mit dem Notar.

I'm meeting with the notary on Tuesday.

Illustration for Notar (notary)

More examples

Wir sollten einen Termin beim Notar vereinbaren, bevor wir unterschreiben.

We should make an appointment with the notary before signing.

Core concept

A qualified public official standing between a signed document and its official legal recognition.

Common phrases

  • eine Urkunde beim Notar beurkunden lassen

    have a document notarized by a notary

  • einen Termin beim Notar vereinbaren

    make an appointment with the notary

  • Gebühren beim Notar bezahlen

    pay fees at the notary's office

Similar words

Rechtsanwalt: A lawyer who advises clients on legal matters and represents them in court.
Notariat: An office where notarization procedures are carried out.
Vollmacht: A written authorization allowing someone to act on another person's behalf.
Urkunde: An official document created to prove a fact or legal right.

Definition in German

Ein öffentlicher Amtsträger mit juristischer Ausbildung, der Verträge und Urkunden offiziell beurkundet.

Word origin

The German noun Notar is a borrowing from Latin notarius, an official writer or recorder, whose meaning developed toward legal document authentication.

Usage tips

  • German Notar refers to a legally trained public official, while English notary can describe different roles in different legal systems.

Opposites

Related words

  • Notariatnotary's officenoun
  • notariellnotarialadjective
  • Notarkostennotary feesnoun

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