der Schöffe
Translation
lay judge, assessor
Examples
Zwei Schöffen unterstützen den Richter.
Two lay judges support the professional judge.
Er wurde zum Schöffen berufen.
He was appointed as a lay judge.
Grammar Patterns
als Schöffe tätig sein to serve as a lay judge He has been serving as a lay judge for ten years.
zum Schöffen berufen werden to be appointed as a lay judge She was appointed as a lay judge for the next term.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Laienrichter (lay judge); Similar: der Geschworene (juror)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'schepfe' (creator), related to 'schaffen' (to create). Historically, they helped 'create' or establish justice.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who helps to 'shape' ('schaffen') the judgment.