der Prozess
Translation
process, trial, lawsuit
Examples
Der chemische Prozess ist kompliziert.
The chemical process is complicated.
Der Prozess gegen den Angeklagten beginnt morgen.
The trial against the defendant begins tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
to conduct a process/trial ((against sb.)) to conduct a trial against sb. He is conducting a trial against his neighbor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verfahren, Vorgang (process); Gerichtsverfahren, Klage (trial)
Etymology
From Latin 'processus' (progression, course). Cognate with the English word 'process'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'process' in a factory and a legal 'process' (trial) in court. Both are a series of steps.