Noun
der Richter
Pronunciation: /ˈʁɪçtɐ/
judge
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plural Richter
Meanings
Noun
- judge
Example sentence
Der Richter hat ihn zu einem Jahr Gefängnis verurteilt.
The judge sentenced him to one year's imprisonment.
Word forms
singular
der Richter
plural
die Richter
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Richter
Accusativeden Richter
Dativedem Richter
Genitivedes Richters
Plural
Nominativedie Richter
Accusativedie Richter
Dativeden Richtern
Genitiveder Richter
Usage
- der Richter → die Richter — The plural is unchanged; Richterin is the feminine form.
- ein Urteil sprechen — A common expression for what a judge does: deliver a verdict.
Der Richter hörte beiden Seiten aufmerksam zu.
The judge listened attentively to both sides.