Noun
die Faustregel
Pronunciation: [ˈfaʊ̯stˌʁeːɡl̩]
rule of thumb
C2
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plural Faustregeln
Meanings
Noun
- rule of thumb
Example sentence
Als Faustregel rechnet man zwei Stunden pro Tag.
As a rule of thumb you reckon two hours a day.
Word forms
singular
die Faustregel
plural
die Faustregeln
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Faustregel
Accusativedie Faustregel
Dativeder Faustregel
Genitiveder Faustregel
Plural
Nominativedie Faustregeln
Accusativedie Faustregeln
Dativeden Faustregeln
Genitiveder Faustregeln
Usage
- als Faustregel gelten — serve as a rough practical guideline
- Faustregel / genaue Vorschrift — an approximate rule of thumb versus a precise instruction
Diese Faustregel hilft beim Abschätzen der benötigten Stoffmenge.
This rule of thumb helps estimate how much fabric is needed.