German word

Verhandlungstag

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈhandlʊŋsˌtaːk/

Meaning

  • masculine nountrial date

Example

Am Verhandlungstag muss der Angeklagte erscheinen.

On the trial date, the defendant must appear.

Illustration for Verhandlungstag (trial date)

More examples

Der Prozess wurde auf einen anderen Verhandlungstag verlegt.

The trial was moved to another trial date.

Core concept

A courtroom calendar page marked for the day when a case is heard.

Common phrases

  • am Verhandlungstag

    on the trial date

  • auf einen anderen Verhandlungstag

    to another trial date

Similar words

Gerichtstermin: A date announced by the court for a trial or legal procedure.
Termin: An agreed or arranged time for an appointment or planned activity.
Verhandlung: The formal court process of examining disputed matters with parties and witnesses.

Definition in German

Der für eine Gerichtsverhandlung festgelegte Tag.

Word origin

Verhandlungstag is a German compound of Verhandlung, meaning a court hearing or proceeding, and Tag, meaning day.

Usage tips

  • In formal court notices, Verhandlungstag is more court-specific than Termin, which can mean any appointment or scheduled date.

Other meanings

  • hearing datenoun
  • court datenoun

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