NOUN

Gerechtigkeit/ɡəˈʁɛçtɪçkaɪ̯t/justice; fairness; equity

Gerechtigkeit is a German noun that means justice, fairness, or equity. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʁɛçtɪçkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gerechtigkeiten".

Definitions

1.the principle of being just, fair, and equitable(law, society)

a.the quality or state of being morally right and fair

Viele Menschen kämpfen für mehr Gerechtigkeit in der Welt.Many people fight for more justice in the world.

b.application of the law in a fair way

Die Gerechtigkeit gebietet, dass alle gleich behandelt werden.Justice requires that everyone is treated equally.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Gerechtigkeitdie Gerechtigkeiten
Genitiveder Gerechtigkeitder Gerechtigkeiten
Dativeder Gerechtigkeitden Gerechtigkeiten
Accusativedie Gerechtigkeitdie Gerechtigkeiten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Gerechtigkeit" mean in English?
"Gerechtigkeit" means justice, fairness, or equity. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Gerechtigkeit"?
"Gerechtigkeit" is pronounced /ɡəˈʁɛçtɪçkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Gerechtigkeit" der, die, or das?
"Gerechtigkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Gerechtigkeit"?
The plural of "Gerechtigkeit" is "Gerechtigkeiten".
What part of speech is "Gerechtigkeit"?
"Gerechtigkeit" is a noun in German.

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