Translation of German word "Recht" to English
dasRecht
/ʁɛçt/
Meaning
NounThat which complies with justice, law or reason.
How to use
The neuter noun Recht ('right / law / justice') declines regularly (plural Rechte). The idiom Recht haben means 'to be right' (Du hast Recht — You are right). Do not confuse with the adverb rechts (on the right) or the adjective recht (right/proper).
🇬🇧 English
right
Example
Das Recht ist ein Gesetz.
The right is a law.
Ich habe das Recht, mich zu äußern.
I have the right to express myself.
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Common phrases
- Recht haben— to be right (idiom, no article)
- Menschenrechte— human rights (related compound plural)
- im Recht sein— to be in the right / justified (dative state)
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What is the definition of the German word "das Recht"?▼
The German word "das Recht" is defined as: "That which complies with justice, law or reason."
What does the German word "das Recht" mean?▼
The German word "das Recht" means "right" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Recht ist ein Gesetz." (which translates as "The right is a law.").
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