gerecht

B1

fair, just

English meaning
fair, just
Vocabulary package
Positive Character Traits

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gerecht in a sentence

Lass uns den Kuchen gerecht verteilen.

Let's distribute the cake fairly.

Comparative and superlative

gerecht → gerechter → am gerechtesten

Word family

gerecht is built from echt (real, genuine). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Where gerecht comes from

gereht, gireht, belegt seit dem 8. Jahrhundert

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Questions about gerecht

What is the comparative of gerecht?

gerecht → gerechter → am gerechtesten.

What does gerecht mean in English?

gerecht means "fair, just". For example: "Lass uns den Kuchen gerecht verteilen." — "Let's distribute the cake fairly."

What level is gerecht in German?

gerecht is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the positive character traits vocabulary.

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