die Gerechtigkeit, -en
justice
Es bedeutet, dass alle Menschen fair und gleich behandelt werden und dass jeder das bekommt, was ihm zusteht.
The German word "Gerechtigkeit" is a noun meaning "justice" or "fairness". It is formed from "gerecht", meaning "just" or "fair", and the suffix "-igkeit", which turns adjectives into nouns expressing a quality or state.
Similar words include:
- Recht (law, right)
- Fairness (fairness)
- Billigkeit (equity, fairness)
Differences:
- Gerechtigkeit emphasizes moral or legal justice as a principle or ideal.
- Recht often refers to law or legal rights more concretely.
- Fairness suggests impartiality and equitable treatment but is less formal/legal.
- Billigkeit focuses on equity and fairness based on circumstances, sometimes opposed to strict law.
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Examples
Alle Menschen streben nach Gerechtigkeit.noun
All people strive for justice.
Gerechtigkeit ist ein wichtiges Prinzip in der Gesellschaft.noun
Justice is an important principle in society.
Viele fordern Gerechtigkeit für die Opfer.noun
Many are demanding justice for the victims.
Ohne Gerechtigkeit gibt es keinen echten Frieden.noun
Without justice there is no real peace.
Der Richter zweifelte an der Gerechtigkeit des Urteils.noun
The judge doubted the justice of the verdict.
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