Why does the noun Recht have the article das?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Recht

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Rechtein Rechtkein Recht
Akkusativdas Rechtein Rechtkein Recht
Dativdem Rechteinem Rechtkeinem Recht
Genitivdes Rechteseines Rechteskeines Rechtes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Recht in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Recht ist kompliziert.The new law is complicated.
Ein gutes Recht hat jeder.Everyone has a good right.
Kein geschriebenes Recht erlaubt das.No written law allows that.
Akkusativ
Ich kenne das geltende Recht.I know the current law.
Er hat ein moralisches Recht.He has a moral right.
Sie hat kein wichtiges Recht.She has no important right.
Dativ
Ich vertraue dem deutschen Recht.I trust German law.
Er handelt nach einem alten Recht.He acts according to an old law.
Das widerspricht keinem geltenden Recht.That contradicts no current law.
Genitiv
Die Anwendung des neuen Rechtes ist unklar.The application of the new law is unclear.
Das ist eine Frage eines höheren Rechtes.That is a question of a higher law.
Trotz keines klaren Rechtes handelte er.He acted despite no clear law.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Recht?

It is das Recht. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Recht is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Recht?

The German noun Recht is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Recht?

The plural form of das Recht is die Rechte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Recht mean in English?

The German word das Recht translates to “right, law” in English.

How do you decline das Recht?

Like all German nouns, Recht changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Recht
  • Akkusativ: das Recht
  • Dativ: dem Recht
  • Genitiv: des Rechtes

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.