Der Anwalt
Example: Der Anwalt erklärte die rechtlichen Schritte im Prozess genau.
Definition
"Der Anwalt" refers to a lawyer or attorney who provides legal advice, represents clients in court, and handles legal matters. This person is skilled in law and helps explain legal steps, as in the example where the lawyer explained the legal steps in the process clearly.
Etymology
The word "der Anwalt" comes from Middle High German 'anvalt,' derived from Old High German 'anwald,' which means a legal representative or advocate. The term combines 'an-' (on, at) and 'waltan' (to rule or govern). Did you know? The term reflects the lawyer's role as someone who acts on behalf of others in legal matters.
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"Der Anwalt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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