die Menschenrechte
Translation
human rights
Examples
Menschenrechte sind universell und unteilbar.
Human rights are universal and indivisible.
Sie kämpft für die Einhaltung der Menschenrechte.
She fights for the observance of human rights.
Grammar Patterns
die Menschenrechte human rights Human rights must be protected.
für+4 for human rights He is fighting for human rights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grundrechte (basic rights), Freiheitsrechte (civil liberties)
Etymology
A compound of 'Mensch' (human) and 'Rechte' (rights, plural of 'Recht'). Literally 'human-rights'.
Memory Tips
A very direct and literal combination of 'human' (Mensch) and 'rights' (Rechte).