der Gerechte
Translation
the just one, the righteous one
Examples
Er ist ein Kämpfer für die Gerechten.
He is a fighter for the just.
Die Bibel spricht von den Gerechten und den Sündern.
The Bible speaks of the righteous and the sinners.
Grammar Patterns
der/die Gerechte the just/righteous one The Gerechte will be rewarded.
Similar Words
the righteous person, the upright person
Etymology
A nominalized adjective, from 'gerecht' (just). Literally 'the just (one)'.
Memory Tips
This is just the adjective 'gerecht' (just) turned into a noun by adding an article like 'der' or 'die'.