der Gerichtsprozess
Translation
trial, lawsuit, court case, legal proceedings
Examples
Der Gerichtsprozess dauerte mehrere Monate.
The trial lasted several months.
Sie hat den Gerichtsprozess gewonnen.
She won the court case.
Grammar Patterns
to file ((a lawsuit)) ((against sb.)) He filed a lawsuit against the company.
Similar Words
Verfahren (procedure), Verhandlung (hearing), Rechtsstreit (legal dispute)
Etymology
From 'Gericht' (court) + 's' (linking element) + 'Prozess' (process, trial). It refers to the process that occurs in a court.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'process' that happens in a 'Gericht' (court).