der Anwalt
Translation
lawyer, solicitor, barrister, attorney
Examples
Mein Anwalt hat mir geraten zu schweigen.
My lawyer advised me to remain silent.
Sie arbeitet als Anwältin für Familienrecht.
She works as a lawyer for family law.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a lawyer als Anwalt arbeiten She works as a lawyer.
to hire a lawyer einen Anwalt beauftragen We need to hire a lawyer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rechtsanwalt, Jurist; Antonyms: Mandant (client)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'anwalte' (administrator, representative). Composed of 'an-' (on, at) + 'walten' (to rule, manage). Literally, someone who manages things on behalf of another.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'Anwalt' as someone who 'waltet' (manages) your legal case 'an' (on) your behalf.