client
die Mandantin, die Mandantinnen
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client
A woman who commissions another person or an organization to act on her behalf, especially a lawyer.
Die Mandantin besprach den Fall ausführlich mit ihrer Rechtsanwältin.
The client discussed the case in detail with her lawyer.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mandantinnen |
| genitive | der Mandantin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Mandantin | die Mandantinnen |
| accusative | die Mandantin | die Mandantinnen |
| dative | der Mandantin | den Mandantinnen |
| genitive | der Mandantin | der Mandantinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Mandantin' (female client) belongs to the same word family as 'Mandat' (mandate). Here, the suffix '-in' indicates a female person who authorizes someone to act on her behalf.
Die Mandantin erteilte der Kanzlei ein Mandat.
The client authorized the law firm to act on her behalf.
'Mandantin' (female client) often appears with legal vocabulary: 'eine Mandantin beraten' (to advise a client), 'eine Mandantin vertreten' (to represent a client), 'die Mandantin befragen' (to question the client), or 'den Fall der Mandantin besprechen' (to discuss the client's case).
Die Anwältin beriet ihre Mandantin vor dem Gerichtstermin ausführlich.
The lawyer advised her client in detail before the court hearing.
'Mandantin' (female client) is used mainly in legal and professional contexts to refer to a woman who engages a lawyer for representation or advice.
Die Mandantin unterschrieb die Vollmacht in der Kanzlei.
The client signed the power of attorney at the law office.
