der Klient
Translation
client
Examples
Der Anwalt spricht mit seinem Klienten.
The lawyer is speaking with his client.
Die Sozialarbeiterin betreut viele Klienten.
The social worker looks after many clients.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) to speak ((with sb.)) The lawyer is speaking with his client.
((sb.)) to look after ((sb.)) The social worker looks after many clients.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Kunde (customer, for shops), der Mandant (client of a lawyer)
Etymology
From Latin 'cliens' (follower, dependent). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'client'.
Memory Tips
It sounds and means almost exactly the same as 'client' in English. Use it for professional services like lawyers or consultants.