No. 2,526 in German
unrecht
"Unrecht" means "injustice" or "wrong."
In a sentence
Du hast mir Unrecht getan.
You did me wrong.
Here, 'Unrecht' functions as a noun referring to injustice or wrongdoing perpetrated against someone.
Es wäre unrecht, ihn zu beschuldigen.
It would be wrong to blame him.
In this sentence, 'unrecht' is used as an adjective describing an action or state that is unjust or incorrect.
Er stritt, dass er mir Unrecht hat.
He argued that he is wrong towards me.
Here, 'Unrecht haben' is a set phrase implying to be wrong or mistaken in one's actions or beliefs.
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