das Obergericht
Translation
high court, superior court, court of appeal
Examples
Der Fall wurde an das Obergericht verwiesen.
The case was referred to the high court.
Grammar Patterns
das Obergericht ((as subject/object)) the high court The case is going to the high court.
Similar Words
Synonyms: höheres Gericht, Instanzgericht
Etymology
Composed of 'Ober-' (upper, higher) and 'Gericht' (court). Literally 'upper court'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ober-' as 'over'. This is the court that is 'over' the lower courts in the judicial hierarchy.