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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Gesetzdie Gesetze
Genitivedes Gesetzesder Gesetze
Dativedem Gesetzden Gesetzen
Accusativedas Gesetzdie 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.

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