Definition
Right; law. A moral or legal entitlement; also the body of law.
Conjugation / Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Recht | die Rechte |
| Accusative | das Recht | die Rechte |
| Dative | dem Recht | den Rechten |
| Genitive | des Rechts | der Rechte |
Examples
- Du hast das Recht zu schweigen. — You have the right to remain silent.
- Das ist mein gutes Recht. — That is my right.
- Sie studiert Recht an der Universität. — She is studying law at university.
Notes
Neuter noun. Also used as an adjective: recht (right, correct) and rechts (on the right). Don’t confuse with the adjective richtig (correct). Common phrase: Recht haben (to be right/correct).