Noun
die Grundregel
Pronunciation: [ˈɡʁʊntˌʀeːɡl̩]
ground rule, basic rule
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plural Grundregeln
Meanings
Noun
- ground rule, basic rule
Example sentence
Was sind die Grundregeln für die Hundehaltung?
What are the basic rules for keeping a dog?
Word forms
singular
die Grundregel
plural
die Grundregeln
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Grundregel
Accusativedie Grundregel
Dativeder Grundregel
Genitiveder Grundregel
Plural
Nominativedie Grundregeln
Accusativedie Grundregeln
Dativeden Grundregeln
Genitiveder Grundregeln
Usage
- eine Grundregel beachten — follow a basic rule; beachten takes a direct object
- Grundregel / Einzelregel — a fundamental rule / an individual rule; different levels of generality
Die erste Grundregel des Spiels steht auf der Rückseite der Karte.
The game's first basic rule is on the back of the card.