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How do you say "lawyer" in German?

der Anwalt

Noun Masculine

In German, "lawyer" is der Anwalt.

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Pronunciation

Say 'AHN-vahlt' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.

Grammar notes

Der Anwalt is a masculine noun. Plural: die Anwälte. Female form: die Anwältin.

Example sentence

Der Anwalt berät den Klienten.

The lawyer advises the client.

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How to remember der Anwalt

Anwalt relates to 'an' (on) and 'wald' (forest). Lawyers navigate the legal forest.

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Questions about der Anwalt

How do you say "lawyer" in German?

In German, "lawyer" is der Anwalt. It is a noun.

Is der Anwalt masculine or feminine?

Der Anwalt is a masculine noun. Plural: die Anwälte. Female form: die Anwältin.

How is der Anwalt used in a sentence?

Use der Anwalt as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Anwalt berät den Klienten. (The lawyer advises the client.).

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