Noun
die Norm
standard
B2
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plural Normen
Meanings
Noun
- standard
- norm (rule that is enforced by members of a community)
- technical norm, such as DIN
- minimally required performance at work or in sports
- norm
Example sentence
Das Bauteil entspricht der neuen europäischen Norm.
The component complies with the new European standard.
Word forms
singular
die Norm
plural
die Normen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Norm
Accusativedie Norm
Dativeder Norm
Genitiveder Norm
Plural
Nominativedie Normen
Accusativedie Normen
Dativeden Normen
Genitiveder Normen
Usage
- einer Norm entsprechen — Meet or conform to a standard; entsprechen takes the dative.
- Norm / normal — Norm is a standard; normal describes what is usual or expected.
Das neue Material entspricht der geforderten Norm.
The new material meets the required standard.