noun
judge
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Richter: masculine noun meaning judge (a court official). Main sense: judicial official who decides cases; also as title. Plural is Richter (unchanged). Note genitive singular des Richters shows -s. Use with articles (der Richter, die Richter). No irregular plural; capitalized as a noun.
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Der Richter fällte ein gerechtes Urteil.
The judge delivered a fair verdict.
Der Richter verkündete sein Urteil im Saal.
The judge announced his verdict in the courtroom.
Das Plenum stimmte für den Richter, obwohl die Opposition Bedenken äußerte.
The plenary voted for the judge, although the opposition expressed concerns.
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Picture a person in judicial robes sitting on a bench with the sign 'Richter' behind them
Sounds like 'richter' – think 'right' as someone who decides what's right
Der — most agent nouns without -in are masculine by default; remember 'der Richter'
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Richter is a masculine noun for the judicial role. The feminine form is Richterin. In plural the form can be the same as singular (die Richter) depending on context.