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 rule established and enforced by a government or authority(legal)
a.an individual law or legal regulation
Viele Gesetze regeln das Zusammenleben in einer Gesellschaft.—Many laws regulate living together in a society.
2.an established rule or principle, often generally valid or scientific(general)
a.scientific law or principle
Das Gesetz der Schwerkraft gilt für alle Körper.—The law of gravity applies to all objects.
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.
