gerecht
fair · just
Etwas, das für alle Beteiligten fair und ohne Bevorzugung ist.
The German word "gerecht" is an adjective meaning "just" or "fair". It describes something or someone that is characterized by fairness, justice, or correctness.
- Root word: Gerecht — related to Recht (law, right), emphasizing alignment with what is right or fair.
Similar words:
- fair (fair),
- zutreffend (accurate, appropriate),
- billig (equitable, fair in a sense of justified).
Difference:
- "gerecht" often emphasizes moral or legal fairness and justice.
- "fair" might emphasize equality or sportsmanship.
- "billig" in modern German mostly means "cheap," but can mean "just" or "reasonable" in formal or older contexts.
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Examples
Wir streben eine gerechte Verteilung an.adjective
We aim for a fair distribution.
Das Urteil ist gerecht und fair.adjective
The judgment is just and fair.
Die Verteilung sollte gerecht sein.adjective
The distribution should be fair.
Viele finden die Entscheidung gerecht.adjective
Many find the decision fair.
Kinder lernen früh, was gerecht und was ungerecht ist.adjective
Children learn early what is fair and what is unfair.
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