das Urteil
Translation
judgment, verdict, sentence, opinion
Examples
Das Gericht fällte ein mildes Urteil.
The court passed a lenient sentence.
Ich habe mir ein Urteil über die Situation gebildet.
I have formed a judgment about the situation.
Sein Urteil ist mir sehr wichtig.
His opinion is very important to me.
Grammar Patterns
to pass a judgment/sentence ((on sth.)) The court passed its judgment.
to form a judgment ((about sth.)) I need to form my own judgment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Entscheidung (decision), der Beschluss (resolution), die Meinung (opinion)
Etymology
From 'ur-' (primal, original) + 'Teil' (part, share). It originally meant a decision that assigns a 'part' or 'share' to someone.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'Urteil' as the final 'Teil' (part) of a legal process or a thought process.