der Prozess
Translation
process, procedure, trial, lawsuit
Examples
Der chemische Prozess ist kompliziert.
The chemical process is complicated.
Der Prozess gegen ihn beginnt morgen.
The trial against him begins tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
the process of sth. (der Prozess von et3) The process of change is slow.
the trial against sb. (der Prozess gegen j-n) The trial against the defendant is ongoing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorgang, Ablauf (process); Gerichtsverfahren (trial)
Etymology
From Latin 'processus' (a going forward, advance). Cognate with the English 'process'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two main meanings: a 'process' (like in manufacturing) and a legal 'process' (trial).