Unrecht Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unrecht" is mainly used as adjective meaning "unjust", "wrong" or "illegal". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Unrecht"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Unrecht
  • Plural: die [n/a]

Meanings of "Unrecht" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Unjust, wrong, or illegal (adjective)"

"Unrecht", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist unrecht, andere Menschen zu diskriminieren.It is wrong to discriminate against other people.
  2. Der Richter entschied, dass das Verhalten des Angeklagten unrecht war.The judge ruled that the defendant's behavior was unlawful.
  3. Wir müssen gegen unrechte Gesetze protestieren.We must protest against unjust laws.

2.) "Injustice, wrongdoing, or illegal act (noun)"

"Unrecht", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Unrecht, das ihm widerfahren ist, kann nicht ungeschehen gemacht werden.The injustice that happened to him cannot be undone.
  2. Wir müssen gegen das Unrecht in der Welt kämpfen.We must fight against injustice in the world.
  3. Er hat das Unrecht seiner Handlungen eingesehen.He recognized the wrongness of his actions.
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