die Richterin
Translation
judge (female), magistrate (female)
Examples
Die Richterin verkündete das Urteil.
The judge announced the verdict.
Sie will später Richterin werden.
She wants to become a judge later.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject/object)) (female) judge The judge is very fair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Juristin (female jurist); Antonyms: Angeklagte (female defendant)
Etymology
Derived from 'Richter' (male judge) plus the feminine suffix '-in'. 'Richter' comes from the verb 'richten' (to judge, to set right).
Memory Tips
Think of 'richten' (to make right). A 'Richterin' is a woman who makes things right according to the law. The '-in' suffix clearly marks it as feminine.