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courthouse
A public building that houses one or more courts and where court hearings take place.
Vor dem Gerichtsgebäude hatten sich zahlreiche Journalisten versammelt.
Numerous journalists had gathered in front of the courthouse.
The word is a clear compound of 'das Gericht' (court, in the sense of justice) and 'das Gebäude' (building). The 's' in between is a linking s that connects the two words.
Das alte Gerichtsgebäude der Stadt steht unter Denkmalschutz.
The city's old courthouse is a listed historic building.
Pay attention to the prepositions and the case: you go 'ins Gerichtsgebäude' (into the courthouse, accusative), are located 'im Gerichtsgebäude' (in the courthouse, dative), and wait 'vor dem Gerichtsgebäude' (in front of the courthouse, dative).
Der Anwalt ist schon im Gerichtsgebäude.
The lawyer is already in the courthouse.
Typical verbs used in connection with a courthouse are 'betreten' (to enter), 'verlassen' (to leave), or 'sichern' (to secure). It is often mentioned in the context of trials and important hearings.
Die Polizei musste das Gerichtsgebäude während des Prozesses stark sichern.
The police had to heavily secure the courthouse during the trial.
dish / court
Gericht refers to the institution and can also indicate the destination when someone goes to a hearing. Gerichtsgebäude explicitly means the building that houses the court. When referring to the location, entrance, or physical condition of the building, Gerichtsgebäude is more precise.
Wegen der Bauarbeiten muss ich morgen den Hintereingang des Gerichtsgebäudes nehmen.
Because of the construction work, I have to use the courthouse's back entrance tomorrow.
Wegen meiner Verhandlung muss ich morgen früh zum Gericht.
I have to go to court early tomorrow for my hearing.
