This is the 871st most frequent German word.
gesetz
"Gesetz" means "law" in English.
In this sentence, 'Gesetz' refers to a specific legal law or legislation that holds authority in a society.
Das Gesetz schützt die Rechte der Bürger.
The law protects the rights of citizens.
Here, 'Gesetz' refers to the legal requirements or mandates enforced by the government.
Nach dem Gesetz muss jeder Fahrer einen Führerschein besitzen.
According to the law, every driver must possess a driving license.
In this instance, 'Gesetz' is used metaphorically to represent a natural law that describes consistent phenomena.