der Gerichtshof
Translation
court of justice, court, tribunal
Examples
Der Fall kommt vor den Internationalen Gerichtshof.
The case will go before the International Court of Justice.
Der Gerichtshof hat ein Urteil gefällt.
The court has passed a verdict.
Grammar Patterns
((to come/go)) ((before a court)) to come/go before a court The case will go before the court.
Similar Words
das Gericht (court), das Tribunal (tribunal)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Gericht' (court, judgment) and 'Hof' (courtyard, court). Literally a 'court's yard' or 'court of a court'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a grand courtyard ('Hof') where judgment ('Gericht') is passed. This visual can help you remember the meaning.