NOUN

dasUnrecht/ˈʊnˌʁɛçt/injustice; wrong; wrongdoing

Unrecht is a German noun that means injustice, wrong, or wrongdoing. It is pronounced /ˈʊnˌʁɛçt/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.injustice; a state or action contrary to justice, law, or morality(law, morality)

a.an action that is wrong or unjust

Es ist ein großes Unrecht, jemanden zu belügen.—It is a great wrong to lie to someone.

b.a feeling of being treated unfairly

Sie fühlte sich durch die Entscheidung im Unrecht.—She felt wronged by the decision.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Unrecht—
Genitivedes Unrechtes—
Dativedem Unrecht—
Accusativedas Unrecht—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Unrecht" mean in English?
"Unrecht" means injustice, wrong, or wrongdoing. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Unrecht"?
"Unrecht" is pronounced /ˈʊnˌʁɛçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Unrecht" der, die, or das?
"Unrecht" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Unrecht"?
"Unrecht" is a noun in German.

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