NOUN
Gesetz/ɡəˈzɛt͡s/law; statute; act
Gesetz is a German noun that means law, statute, or act. It is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gesetze".
Definitions
1.a regulation or rule enacted by a legislative body(legal system)
a.official rule that everyone must follow in a country or community
Das neue Gesetz tritt nächstes Jahr in Kraft.—The new law comes into force next year.
2.binding principle or rule that governs a system or phenomenon(general principle)
a.scientific or natural law
Die Gesetze der Physik sind überall gleich.—The laws of physics are the same everywhere.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gesetz | die Gesetze |
| Genitive | des Gesetzes | der Gesetze |
| Dative | dem Gesetz | den Gesetzen |
| Accusative | das Gesetz | die Gesetze |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gesetz" mean in English?
- "Gesetz" means law, statute, or act. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gesetz"?
- "Gesetz" is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gesetz" der, die, or das?
- "Gesetz" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gesetz"?
- The plural of "Gesetz" is "Gesetze".
- What part of speech is "Gesetz"?
- "Gesetz" is a noun in German.
