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equal rights
Having the same rights, duties, and opportunities as another person or group. This often refers to social, legal, or political equality.
Laut Grundgesetz sind Männer und Frauen gleichberechtigt.
According to the Basic Law, men and women have equal rights.
equal status
Having the same value, the same importance, or the same status in a particular context.
In der Diskussion waren alle Argumente gleichberechtigt und wurden ernst genommen.
In the discussion, all arguments had equal status and were taken seriously.
The word is made up of 'gleich' (equal/same) and 'berechtigt' (entitled/authorized). 'Berechtigt' comes from 'das Recht' (right/law). So 'gleichberechtigt' literally means that someone has the same rights.
In einer modernen Demokratie sollten alle Bürger gleichberechtigt sein.
In a modern democracy, all citizens should have equal rights.
The word is often used in the structure 'A und B sind gleichberechtigt' (A and B have equal rights / are equal) to compare two people or groups. It can also be used as an adverb to describe how something happens.
In einer guten Partnerschaft sind beide Partner gleichberechtigt.
In a good partnership, both partners are equal.
In its main meaning, 'gleichberechtigt' is usually used in a social or legal context. It is often about equality between genders, cultures, or social groups.
Das Wahlrecht für Frauen war ein wichtiger Schritt für eine gleichberechtigte Gesellschaft.
Women's suffrage was an important step toward an equal society.
Besides people, abstract things like ideas, opinions, or methods can also be 'gleichberechtigt' (of equal status). Then it means that they have the same value or status and can exist side by side.
In der Brainstorming-Phase ist zunächst jede Idee gleichberechtigt.
In the brainstorming phase, every idea initially has equal status.
equivalent
Both words can express a form of equality. “Gleichwertig” means that something has the same value, quality, or rank. “Gleichberechtigt,” on the other hand, refers to equal rights and opportunities; it fits when people or groups are allowed to participate in decisions or act on an equal footing.
Die beiden Gruppen sind bei der Entscheidung gleichberechtigt.
The two groups have equal rights in the decision-making process.
Die Vorschläge der beiden Gruppen sind für die Entscheidung gleichwertig.
The two groups’ proposals are of equal value for the decision.
