die Amtsgerichte
Translation
district courts, local courts
Examples
Die Amtsgerichte sind für kleinere Fälle zuständig.
The district courts are responsible for smaller cases.
Er muss vor dem Amtsgericht erscheinen.
He has to appear before the district court.
Grammar Patterns
((to appear)) ((before the district court)) to appear before the district court He has to appear before the district court.
Similar Words
das Landgericht (regional court), das Oberlandesgericht (higher regional court)
Etymology
From 'Amt' (office, department) + 's' (linking sound) + 'Gericht' (court). Literally 'office court'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the local 'office' (Amt) where you go for legal matters, i.e., the local 'court' (Gericht).