der Gerichtssaal
Translation
courtroom
Examples
Der Zeuge betrat den Gerichtssaal.
The witness entered the courtroom.
Im Gerichtssaal herrschte Stille.
There was silence in the courtroom.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) in the courtroom There was silence in the courtroom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Verhandlungssaal (trial room)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gericht' (court, judgment) and 'Saal' (hall, room). Literally a 'court hall'.
Memory Tips
Picture a large hall ('Saal') where a court ('Gericht') session is held.