der Richter
Translation
judge
Examples
Der Richter fällt ein Urteil.
The judge passes a sentence.
Die Richterin hörte den Zeugen an.
The (female) judge listened to the witness.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a judge ((as sth.)) He works as a judge at the district court.
Similar Words
Anwalt (lawyer), Staatsanwalt (prosecutor)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'richten' (to set right, to judge). A 'Richter' is someone who makes things right.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Richter' with the English word 'right'. A judge determines what is right according to the law.