English–German

“legal” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/leˈgaːl/

Example

Das ist legaler als früher.

That is more legal than it was before.

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How to say “legal” in German

“Legal” in German is legal.

A clear space within the boundaries set by law, where an action is allowed rather than forbidden.

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

Example sentences with legal

Viele Plattformen prüfen, ob das neue Feature legal bleibt.

Many platforms are checking whether the new feature remains legal.

Tips for using legal

  • As a predicate after sein, legal has no adjective ending, but before a noun it takes the normal ending, as in ein legales Geschäft.

Other German words for “legal”

Das ist eine rechtliche Frage.

That is a legal question.

Die gesetzliche Regel gilt für alle.

The legal rule applies to everyone.

Der juristische Prozess dauert lange.

The legal process takes a long time.

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