die Anwältin
Translation
female lawyer, female attorney, barrister (female)
Examples
Die Anwältin vertritt ihre Mandantin vor Gericht.
The lawyer represents her client in court.
Sie arbeitet als Anwältin in einer großen Kanzlei.
She works as a lawyer in a large law firm.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a lawyer ((als Anwältin arbeiten)) She works as a lawyer in a law firm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rechtsanwältin (female lawyer), Juristin (female jurist)
Etymology
From "Anwalt" (male lawyer) + the feminine suffix "-in". "Anwalt" comes from "walten" (to rule, govern).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who "wields" ("walten") the law "on" ("an") your behalf. The "-in" suffix makes it female.