ADJECTIVE
gerecht/ɡəˈʁɛçt/fair; just; equitable
gerecht is a German adjective that means fair, just, or equitable. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʁɛçt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gerechter" and "gerechtesten".
Definitions
1.acting or judged according to fairness, equity, or justice(ethics, law)
a.objective, fair in treatment or assessment
Das ist eine gerechte Entscheidung.—That is a fair decision.
b.morally right or justified
Er setzt sich für eine gerechte Sache ein.—He stands up for a just cause.
2.meeting certain requirements or expectations; suited(colloquial, general)
a.appropriate or fitting to something
Sie wurde ihrer Aufgabe gerecht.—She did justice to her task.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gerecht |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gerechter |
| Superlative | gerechtesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gerecht" mean in English?
- "gerecht" means fair, just, or equitable. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gerecht"?
- "gerecht" is pronounced /ɡəˈʁɛçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "gerecht"?
- The comparative of "gerecht" is "gerechter" and the superlative is "gerechtesten".
- What part of speech is "gerecht"?
- "gerecht" is a adjective in German.
