der Oberstaatsanwalt
Translation
chief public prosecutor, senior public prosecutor
Examples
Der Oberstaatsanwalt leitete die Anklage.
The chief public prosecutor led the prosecution.
Er wurde zum Oberstaatsanwalt ernannt.
He was appointed chief public prosecutor.
Grammar Patterns
(as a noun) chief public prosecutor The Oberstaatsanwalt represents the prosecution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Leitender Staatsanwalt (leading public prosecutor)
Etymology
A compound of 'Ober-' (chief/senior), 'Staat' (state), and 'Anwalt' (attorney/lawyer). Literally 'chief state's attorney'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ober' (over/chief) + 'Staat' (state) + 'Anwalt' (attorney). The state's chief attorney.