die Hauptverhandlung
Translation
main hearing, trial proper, main trial
Examples
Die Hauptverhandlung beginnt um 10 Uhr.
The main hearing begins at 10 o'clock.
Der Angeklagte erschien zur Hauptverhandlung.
The defendant appeared for the main trial.
Grammar Patterns
to open the ~ (main hearing) The judge opens the main hearing.
Similar Words
Prozess (trial), Gerichtsverhandlung (court hearing)
Etymology
Composed of 'Haupt-' (main, head) and 'Verhandlung' (negotiation, hearing, trial). Literally the 'main hearing'.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'main' (Haupt) part of a court 'hearing' (Verhandlung). This is the central part of a trial.