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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gerechtigkeit | die Gerechtigkeiten |
| Genitive | der Gerechtigkeit | der Gerechtigkeiten |
| Dative | der Gerechtigkeit | den Gerechtigkeiten |
| Accusative | die Gerechtigkeit | die 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.
