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How do you say "lawyer" in German?
der Anwalt
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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