die Richter
noun · /ˈʁɪçtɐ/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German rihtære, rihter, from Old High German rihtāri. By surface analysis, agent noun of richten. Cognates include Dutch rechter and Old English rihtere.
Translation
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judge
masculine, strong
Du kannst jenen Richter nicht bestechen.
You cannot buy that judge.
Die Öffentlichkeit ist der beste Richter.
The public is the best judge.
Ein solcher Richter könnte sich genauso gut von seiner Arbeit verabschieden.
Such a judge may as well retire from his job.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Richter | Richter |
| Accusative | Richter | Richter |
| Dative | Richter | Richtern |
| Genitive | Richters | Richter |