Gerechtigkeit /ɡərˈɛçtɪçkˌaɪt/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "justice".

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Source term
justice
Translation
Gerechtigkeit
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".

Dictionary form Gerechtigkeit
Article die
Gender/article class feminine or plural
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + die Gerechtigkeit
Examples
Das ist die Gerechtigkeit.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Die Familie kämpfte fast zehn Jahre lang nach dem schweren Unfall für Gerechtigkeit.

English: The family fought for justice for nearly ten years after the terrible accident.

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Sie glaubt, dass Gerechtigkeit für reiche und arme Bürger gleich sein sollte.

English: She believes that justice should be the same for rich and poor citizens.

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Viele Menschen protestierten auf den Straßen und forderten Gerechtigkeit für die verletzten Arbeiter.

English: Many people protested in the streets demanding justice for the injured workers.

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