Usage Note
gerecht describes a person, action, or decision that is fair and equitable. It is one of the most fundamental ethical adjectives in German. Collocates with gerechte Strafe (just punishment), gerechter Lohn (fair wage), and gerecht behandeln (to treat fairly). The comparative gerechter is frequently used.
Examples
"Sie versuchte immer, alle Kinder gleich und gerecht zu behandeln."
Natural Translation
She always tried to treat all children equally and fairly.
Literal Translation
She tried always to treat all children equally and justly.
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Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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