die Verteidigerin
Translation
defender (female), defense attorney (female), advocate (female)
Examples
Die Verteidigerin hielt ein starkes Plädoyer.
The defense attorney gave a strong plea.
Sie ist die beste Verteidigerin des Teams.
She is the best defender on the team.
Grammar Patterns
to work/act ((as a defender)) The lawyer works as a defense attorney.
to be ((sb's)) defender She is the defendant's defense attorney.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anwältin (female lawyer), Fürsprecherin (female advocate); Antonyms: Angreiferin (female attacker), Klägerin (female plaintiff)
Etymology
From the verb 'verteidigen' (to defend) + '-er' (agent suffix) + '-in' (feminine suffix).
Memory Tips
Imagine a female attorney defending her client. 'Verteidigen' means 'to defend'.