English–German

“human right” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛnʃn̩ˌʁɛçt/

Example

Die Menschenrechte sind wichtig.

Human rights are important.

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How to say “human right” in German

“Human right” in German is Menschenrecht.

A shared foundation of basic protections that every individual can claim regardless of status or group.

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

Example sentences with Menschenrecht

Opfer berichten von Verstößen gegen das Menschenrecht.

Victims report human rights violations.

Tips for using Menschenrecht

  • In legal and political contexts, Menschenrechte usually appears in the plural with verbs such as achten, schützen, and verletzen.

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