das Amtsgericht
Translation
district court, local court, magistrate's court
Examples
Der Fall wurde vor dem Amtsgericht verhandelt.
The case was heard before the district court.
Er muss morgen zum Amtsgericht gehen.
He has to go to the local court tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
before the district court ((location)) at the district court The case is being heard before the district court.
to go to the local court ((direction)) to go to the local court She has to go to the local court.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bezirksgericht
Etymology
Composed of 'Amt' (office, district) and 'Gericht' (court). Literally 'district court'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a court ('Gericht') that handles the official business ('Amt') for a local district.