NOUN
recht/ʁɛçt/law; right; justice
recht is a German noun that means law, right, or justice. It is pronounced /ʁɛçt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Rechte".
Definitions
1.the law or legal system(law, general)
a.set of legal rules or the legal system
Das Recht in Deutschland ist sehr komplex.—The law in Germany is very complex.
2.a right or entitlement(claim, entitlement)
a.claim or justified demand
Jeder Mensch hat das Recht auf Bildung.—Everyone has the right to an education.
3.justice; what is fair or correct(justice, fairness)
a.justice as a moral principle
Er kämpft für das Recht und die Gerechtigkeit.—He fights for justice and fairness.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Recht | die Rechte |
| Genitive | des Rechtes | der Rechte |
| Dative | dem Recht | den Rechten |
| Accusative | das Recht | die Rechte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "recht" mean in English?
- "recht" means law, right, or justice. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "recht"?
- "recht" is pronounced /ʁɛçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "recht" der, die, or das?
- "recht" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "recht"?
- The plural of "recht" is "Rechte".
- What part of speech is "recht"?
- "recht" is a noun in German.
