advokat

This is the 983rd most frequent Danish word.


advokat

Lawyer or attorney.


Here, 'advokat' is used to mean a lawyer or attorney, generally a professional legal counselor.

Min advokat hjalp mig med at løse sagen.

My lawyer helped me resolve the case.


Here, 'advokat' is used metaphorically to mean an advocate or supporter for a cause or issue.

Han er blevet advokat for dyrevelfærd.

He has become an advocate for animal welfare.


In this sentence, 'advokat' refers to the profession someone plans to pursue.

Jeg planlægger at studere til advokat, når jeg er færdig med gymnasiet.

I plan to study to become a lawyer after finishing high school.