der Prozess
Translation
processes, procedures, trials, lawsuits
Examples
Die Prozesse im Unternehmen sind effizient.
The processes in the company are efficient.
Gegen ihn laufen zwei Prozesse.
Two lawsuits are pending against him.
Grammar Patterns
the process/trial ((against sb./sth.)) The trial against the company will start soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorgang (procedure), Verfahren (procedure, trial); Antonyms: Stillstand (standstill)
Etymology
From Latin 'processus' (a going forward, advance). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'process'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'process'. Just remember its second common meaning is a legal 'trial' or 'lawsuit'.