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German NOUN B2 Rank 13196

das Anrecht

entitlement / right

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das Anrecht

entitlement / right

A justified, often legal claim or a moral right to something. Usually used in the phrase 'ein Anrecht auf etwas haben' (to be entitled to something).

example

Jeder Mitarbeiter hat nach der Probezeit ein Anrecht auf 25 Tage Urlaub.

Every employee is entitled to 25 days of vacation after the probationary period.

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Anrecht vs Recht

right / law

'das Recht' and 'das Anrecht' can both mean that someone is allowed to receive or do something. 'das Recht' is the more general word and fits many situations, for example with civil rights, rules, or personal freedoms. 'das Anrecht' is usually used with 'auf': someone has 'ein Anrecht auf etwas' (an entitlement to something). It sounds more like a justified claim. Learners may confuse the words because both express a claim or entitlement. In practice: 'Recht' is broader, while 'Anrecht auf etwas' is more specific.

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Anrecht

Nach vielen Jahren Arbeit hat sie ein Anrecht auf diese Unterstützung.

After many years of work, she is entitled to this support.

Recht

Jeder Mitarbeiter hat das Recht auf eine Pause.

Every employee has the right to a break.

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