das Recht, -e
right · law
Es ist eine Regel oder ein System, das bestimmt, was erlaubt oder verboten ist. Es hilft, das Zusammenleben in einer Gesellschaft zu ordnen.
The German word "Recht" is a noun that has multiple meanings depending on the context. It can mean "right", "law", "justice", "entitlement", or "permission". "Recht" is derived from the verb "rechen" which means "to reckon" or "to calculate". In German, "Recht haben" means "to be right" and "Recht bekommen" means "to get justice". Similar words in German include "Gesetz" (law), "Gerechtigkeit" (justice), and "Erlaubnis" (permission).
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Sie kämpfen für ihr Recht.noun
They are fighting for their right.
Jeder Bürger besitzt Rechte.noun
Every citizen has rights.
Du hast immer Recht.noun
You are always right.
Das Recht muss respektiert werden.noun
The law must be respected.
Er hat vollkommen Recht in dieser Situation.noun
He is completely right in this situation.
Anna hat in diesem Fall eindeutig Recht bekommen.noun
Anna has clearly been proven right in this case.
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