ADJECTIVE
gesetzlich/ɡəˈzɛt͡slɪç/legal; lawful; by law
gesetzlich is a German adjective that means legal, lawful, or by law. It is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛt͡slɪç/.
Definitions
1.arranged or prescribed by law; pertaining to law(law, regulation)
a.established or required by law
Das Mindestalter für Alkoholgenuss ist gesetzlich festgelegt.—The minimum age for alcohol consumption is set by law.
b.permitted or regulated by law
Eltern haben einen gesetzlich garantierten Anspruch auf Elternzeit.—Parents have a legally guaranteed right to parental leave.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "gesetzlich" mean in English?
- "gesetzlich" means legal, lawful, or by law. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gesetzlich"?
- "gesetzlich" is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛt͡slɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "gesetzlich"?
- "gesetzlich" is a adjective in German.
