right to have a say
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right to have a say
The right to express one's opinion in a decision or matter and to be involved in the decision-making process. It does not necessarily mean that one can make the decision alone, but that one's voice must be heard.
Die Studierenden forderten mehr Mitspracherecht bei der Gestaltung der neuen Studienordnung.
The students demanded more right to have a say in the design of the new study regulations.
The word is made up of three parts: 'mit' (with), 'Sprache' (language/speech), and 'Recht' (right). It literally describes the right to 'mitreden' (have a say) or 'mitsprechen' (speak along), that is, to contribute one's opinion.
In vielen Unternehmen haben die Mitarbeiter ein gesetzliches Mitspracherecht.
In many companies, employees have a legal right to have a say.
If you want to specify the area in which someone has a 'Mitspracherecht' (right to have a say), use the preposition 'bei' followed by the dative.
Die Anwohner wollen ein Mitspracherecht bei der Planung des neuen Bauprojekts.
The local residents want a right to have a say in the planning of the new construction project.
Common verbs used with 'Mitspracherecht' (right to have a say) are 'haben' (to have), 'fordern' (to demand), 'bekommen' (to get), or to 'einräumen' (grant) someone a right to have a say.
Der Betriebsrat fordert mehr Mitspracherecht für die Angestellten.
The works council is demanding more right to have a say for the employees.
co-determination
Mitbestimmung refers to the regulated participation of employees in decisions made by their company, for example through elected representatives. Mitspracherecht is more general and means that someone is allowed to contribute their opinion and be involved in a decision. Mitbestimmung is the appropriate term for formal participation within a company; otherwise, Mitspracherecht is often the better choice.
Die Beschäftigten erhalten ein Mitspracherecht bei der Gestaltung ihrer neuen Büroräume.
The employees are given a say in the design of their new offices.
Der Betriebsrat stärkt die Mitbestimmung der Beschäftigten bei wichtigen Entscheidungen.
The works council strengthens employees' co-determination in important decisions.
