gerecht
Translation
just, fair, righteous
Examples
Das Urteil war gerecht.
The verdict was just.
Er behandelt alle gerecht.
He treats everyone fairly.
Das wird der Sache nicht gerecht.
That doesn't do the matter justice.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be just The verdict was just.
((attributive)) a just... a just judge
((sb./sth.dat)) gerecht werden to do justice to sb./sth. He does justice to the responsibility.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fair, impartial; Antonyms: unjust, unfair
Etymology
From Old High German 'gireht', related to 'Recht' (right, law). The prefix 'ge-' often indicates a completed state.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'Recht' (right/law). 'gerecht' means to be in accordance with the law, hence 'just'.