Anwaltskanzlei
feminine
The English phrase law firm is translated into German as Anwaltskanzlei.
A law firm is a business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law.
Meaning: business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word Anwaltskanzlei is a compound of Anwalt (lawyer) and Kanzlei (office/chancery).
How does it change in a sentence?
Anwaltskanzlei is a feminine noun. It takes the feminine articles die in the nominative and accusative cases, or der in the genitive and dative cases. The plural form of Anwaltskanzlei is Anwaltskanzleien.
Did you know?
- For massive international law firms, Germans use the word Sozietät, a loanword from French that suggests a high-end professional partnership.
- In Germany, a lawyer is not just a legal professional but an Anwalt, which literally means someone who 'calls to one's side' to provide a defense.
- The word Kanzlei in Anwaltskanzlei once referred specifically to the room where scribes worked or where official state seals were kept.
Examples in context
- Er hatte sechs Jahre für die Anwaltskanzlei gearbeitet.He had worked for the law firm for six years.Tatoeba #3622018 by Zaghawa, translation #303665 by CK
- Nachdem er sein Studium beendet hatte, fing er in einer Anwaltskanzlei an zu arbeiten.After completing his studies, he started working at a law firm.Tatoeba #810536 by slomox, translation #11985414 by sundown
- Die Anwaltskanzlei berät ihre Mandanten in juristischen Angelegenheiten.The law firm advises its clients on legal matters.
- In der Rechtsanwaltskanzlei arbeiten hochqualifizierte Juristen.Highly qualified lawyers work at the law firm.
- Mein Vater hat sein eigenes Anwaltsbüro.My father has his own law firm.
- Die Juristenkanzlei hat sich auf Familienrecht spezialisiert.The law firm specializes in family law.
- Die Anwaltskanzlei befindet sich im Stadtzentrum.The law firm is located in the city center.
Example conversation
Julia and Maximilian are discussing a new job opportunity.
- JuliaKennst du eine gute Anwaltskanzlei in Berlin?Do you know a good law firm in Berlin?
- MaximilianMein Bruder arbeitet in einer sehr bekannten Anwaltskanzlei.My brother works in a very well-known law firm.
- JuliaIst sie groß und modern?Is it large and modern?
- MaximilianJa, seine Kanzlei ist wirklich beeindruckend.Yes, his firm is really impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “law firm” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
