der Anwalt
Translation
lawyer, attorney
Examples
Mein Anwalt hat mir geraten zu schweigen.
My lawyer advised me to remain silent.
Sie arbeitet als Anwältin für Familienrecht.
She works as a lawyer for family law.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a lawyer als Anwalt arbeiten She works as a lawyer.
to hire a lawyer einen Anwalt beauftragen We need to hire a lawyer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rechtsanwalt, Jurist; Antonyms: Mandant (client)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'anwalte' (administrator, representative). Composed of 'an-' (on, at) + 'walten' (to rule, manage). Literally, someone who manages things on behalf of another.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'Anwalt' as someone who 'waltet' (manages) your legal case 'an' (on) your behalf.