English–German

“equal” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈglaɪ̯çbəˌʁɛçtɪçt/

Example

In der Firma haben alle Mitarbeiter gleichberechtigte Chancen.

In the company, all employees have equal opportunities.

Illustration for gleichberechtigt (equal)

How to say “equal” in German

“Equal” in German is gleichberechtigt.

Two sides stand on the same legal footing, with neither holding extra rights or formal advantage.

Full entry for gleichberechtigt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gleichberechtigt

Alle Schülerinnen und Schüler sollen an der Diskussion gleichberechtigt teilnehmen.

All students should participate equally in the discussion.

Tips for using gleichberechtigt

  • Unlike English 'equal', gleichberechtigt specifically highlights equal rights or status and often describes people, partners, or groups.

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