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Notar

/noˈtaːɐ̯/· noun· Pl. die Notare

notary (public)

Der Notar — a lawyer appointed by the state who records contracts and certifies signatures; in Germany you meet one when you buy property, set up a company or make certain wills.

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der Notar
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die Notare
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des Notars
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die Notarin (pl. die Notarinnen)

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Notar
notary

Käufer und Verkäufer unterschreiben den Vertrag beim Notar.

The buyer and the seller sign the contract at the notary's.

Word family

Notarnotariellnotarialdas Notariatthe notary's officedie Notargebührenthe notary's feesder Notarterminthe appointment at the notary's

Common combinations

  • zum Notar gehento go to the notary
  • einen Termin beim Notar habento have an appointment with the notary
  • die Kosten für den Notarthe notary's fees

Real examples

  • Der Notar liest den gesamten Kaufvertrag vor, bevor beide Seiten unterschreiben.The notary reads out the entire purchase contract before both parties sign.
  • Die Kosten für Notar und Grundbuch machen beim Wohnungskauf rund zwei Prozent aus.Notary and land registry fees account for around two per cent when buying a flat.
  • Ihr Testament hat sie bei einer Notarin aufsetzen lassen.She had her will drawn up by a notary.

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