German NOUN C1 Rank 4656

das Grundrecht

fundamental right

das Grundrecht, die Grundrechte

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Grundrecht vs Menschenrecht

human right

A human right and a fundamental right both protect basic freedoms and entitlements. Menschenrecht emphasizes that the right belongs to every human being regardless of any particular state; Grundrecht, by contrast, refers to its specific enshrinement in a state's constitution in relation to the state. When speaking generally about all human beings, Menschenrecht is the appropriate term; when referring to a state's constitution, use Grundrecht.

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Grundrecht

Die Verfassung schützt die Freiheit der Meinungsäußerung als Grundrecht gegenüber dem Staat.

The constitution protects freedom of expression as a fundamental right in relation to the state.

Menschenrecht

Die Freiheit der Meinungsäußerung gilt als Menschenrecht für alle Menschen.

Freedom of expression is considered a human right for everyone.

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