die Anwälte
Translation
lawyers, attorneys
Examples
Die Anwälte trafen sich vor Gericht.
The lawyers met in court.
Wir brauchen gute Anwälte für diesen Fall.
We need good lawyers for this case.
Grammar Patterns
to work as lawyers Sie arbeiten als Anwälte in einer großen Kanzlei.
lawyers for ((sth.acc)) Wir suchen Anwälte für Familienrecht.
Similar Words
der Jurist (jurist), der Rechtsanwalt (attorney-at-law)
Etymology
From Old High German 'anawalto', meaning 'one who has power/authority'. Composed of 'an-' (on) + 'walten' (to rule, govern). A lawyer 'governs' on your behalf.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'Anwalt' as someone who 'wields' power ('walten') 'on' ('an') your behalf in legal matters.