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court in German

court in German is Hof, Gerichtshof, Hofstaat — court means a place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.

court in German

Hof
noun
An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
Gerichtshof
noun
An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
Hof
noun
The residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or other dignitary; a palace.
Hof
noun
The collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority; all the surroundings of a sovereign in his regal state.
Hofstaat
noun
The collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority; all the surroundings of a sovereign in his regal state.
Gericht
noun
Gericht
noun
The hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered.
Gerichtshof
noun
The hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered.
Gericht
noun
The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.
Hof
noun
The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.
Platz
noun
The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.
Platz
noun
(sports) A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, squash and some other games
Court
noun
(sports) A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, squash and some other games
den Hof machen
verb
(transitive) To attempt to attract; to invite by attractions; to allure.
werben
verb
(transitive) To attempt to attract; to invite by attractions; to allure.

What does "court" mean?

  1. noun A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
    "The case will go to court next month."
  2. noun A marked area for playing games such as tennis, basketball, or volleyball.
    "They booked a tennis court for Saturday morning."
  3. noun An open area enclosed by walls or buildings; a courtyard.
    "The apartments were arranged around a shared court."
  4. verb To try to win someone's affection, favor, or business.
    "The company has been courting investors for months."

court in a sentence

  • The case will go to court next month.
  • The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
  • They booked a tennis court for Saturday morning.
  • The basketball court was packed with kids after school.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "court" in German?

"court" in German is Hof, Gerichtshof, Hofstaat. court means: A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.

How do you use "court" in a sentence?

Example: "The case will go to court next month." In German, "court" is Hof, Gerichtshof, Hofstaat.

Are there other ways to say "court" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "court": Hof, Gerichtshof, Hofstaat, Gericht, Platz, Court.

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