das

neuter

ɡəˈzɛts

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Translation

the law

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Word origin

From Old High German gisezzida, something laid down or established, from the same root as setzen, to set.

Origin
Old High German
Root
gisezzida

Grammar

Genderneuter
PluralGesetze

Examples

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This law came into force last year.

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Laws must apply to everyone.

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No one is above the law.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 6: Words 841-850.