German word

Richterin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɪçtəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale judge

Example

Die Richterin verkündete das Urteil.

The female judge announced the verdict.

Illustration for Richterin (female judge)

More examples

Eine erfahrene Richterin stellte kritische Fragen.

An experienced female judge asked critical questions.

Core concept

A female court official weighs the parties' arguments before announcing the court's decision.

Common phrases

  • die Richterin am Amtsgericht

    the female judge at the local court

  • als Richterin am Landgericht

    as a female judge at the regional court

  • eine erfahrene Richterin

    an experienced female judge

Similar words

Richter: A male judge responsible for assessing arguments and delivering a verdict.
Anwältin: A female legal representative who counsels clients and pleads their cases.
Staatsanwältin: A female state prosecutor who investigates offenses and charges defendants.
Gericht: The court as a place or institution for hearings and judicial decisions.

Definition in German

Richterin bezeichnet eine weibliche Person, die in einem Gericht Rechtsentscheidungen trifft.

Word origin

The noun Richterin derives from Richter plus the productive feminine ending -in; Richter is historically related to richten, to direct or judge.

Usage tips

  • The plural form is Richterinnen, with -innen rather than a simple English-style plural ending.

Related words

  • Richterjudgenoun
  • Richterspruchjudgmentnoun
  • richterlichjudicialadjective

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