der Staatsanwalt
Translation
prosecutor, district attorney, state's attorney
Examples
Der Staatsanwalt fordert eine hohe Strafe.
The prosecutor is demanding a high sentence.
Sie arbeitet als Staatsanwältin.
She works as a prosecutor.
Grammar Patterns
[as subject] ... does sth. The prosecutor questions the witness.
Similar Words
der Richter (judge), der Verteidiger (defense attorney)
Etymology
Composed of 'Staat' (state) and 'Anwalt' (lawyer). It literally translates to 'state's lawyer'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'state's attorney' or the lawyer for the state.