die Rechte
Translation
rights, the right wing, entitlements
Examples
Jeder Mensch hat grundlegende Rechte.
Every human being has fundamental rights.
Die politische Rechte fordert Steuersenkungen.
The political right is demanding tax cuts.
Grammar Patterns
to fight ((for sth.)) to fight for sth. They fight for their rights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entitlements, privileges; Antonyms: duties, obligations, the Left
Etymology
From Old High German 'reht' (straight, just, correct), cognate with English 'right'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'human rights' (Menschenrechte) to remember the plural meaning. For the political sense, picture a spectrum with 'die Linke' (the Left) and 'die Rechte' (the Right).