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"Lawyer" in German: Anwalt / Anwältin
der Anwalt / die Anwältin
Lawyer in German is der Anwalt for a man and die Anwältin for a woman. Plural is die Anwälte or die Anwältinnen. Say Ich brauche einen Anwalt.
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How to pronounce Anwalt / Anwältin
Say it
AN-valt
/ˈanvalt/
AN-valt / AN-velt-in. Soft w like English v.
"Lawyer" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Anwalt | lawyer (male) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| die Anwältin | lawyer (female) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| die Anwälte | lawyers Default plural. | Default plural. |
| Rechtsanwalt | attorney-at-law More formal title. | More formal title. |
How to use Anwalt / Anwältin in real life
- 1Advice
Mein Anwalt ruft morgen zurück.
My lawyer will call back tomorrow.
Mein Anwalt.
- 2Referral
Die Anwältin kennt das Mietrecht gut.
The lawyer knows rental law well.
Die Anwältin.
- 3Firm
Zwei Anwälte prüfen den Vertrag.
Two lawyers are checking the contract.
Anwälte plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Anwalt / Anwältin
Incorrect: die Anwalt
Correct: der Anwalt
Masculine singular is der Anwalt.
Incorrect: der Anwältin
Correct: die Anwältin
Feminine form takes die.
Good to know
Business cards often say Rechtsanwalt / Rechtsanwältin. For small tenant issues, people first try Mieterschutzvereine before hiring.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sorting a contract problem
ChatPal
Sprichst du schon mit einem Anwalt?
Are you already talking to a lawyer?
You
Ja, eine Anwältin aus der Stadt.
Yes, a lawyer from the city.
ChatPal
Gut. Ein Anwalt spart oft Zeit.
Good. A lawyer often saves time.
You
Hoffentlich. Der Termin ist freitag.
Hopefully. The appointment is Friday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lawyer" in German
Male lawyer?
Der Anwalt.
Female lawyer?
Die Anwältin.
Plural?
Die Anwälte / Anwältinnen.
Formal title?
Rechtsanwalt / Rechtsanwältin.
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