das Gesetz
Translation
law, statute, act
Examples
Das Gesetz verbietet das Rauchen hier.
The law forbids smoking here.
Wir müssen uns an die Gesetze halten.
We must stick to the laws.
Grammar Patterns
((to pass)) ((a law)) to pass a law The parliament passed the law.
((to break)) ((the law)) to break the law He broke the law.
((to stick)) ((to the law)) to stick to the law We stick to the law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rule, regulation; Antonyms: lawlessness
Etymology
Ge- (collective) + setzen (to set/place) -> that which is set down.
Memory Tips
Something that is 'set' (setzen) in stone is a law.