ADJECTIVE

gesetzlich/ɡəˈzɛt͡slɪç/legal; statutory; by law

gesetzlich is a German adjective that means legal, statutory, or by law. It is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛt͡slɪç/.

Definitions

1.regulated or prescribed by law; legal(law, regulation)

a.required or permitted by law

Die gesetzliche Krankenversicherung ist in Deutschland Pflicht.Statutory health insurance is mandatory in Germany.

b.relating to statutory rules or requirements

Das gesetzliche Mindestalter für Alkohol beträgt 18 Jahre.The legal minimum age for alcohol is 18 years.

Adjective Forms

Positivegesetzlich

Frequently asked questions

What does "gesetzlich" mean in English?
"gesetzlich" means legal, statutory, 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.

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