Noun
die Regel
Pronunciation: [ˈʁeːɡl̩]
rule
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rank #619
plural Regeln
Meanings
Noun
- rule
- the usual, the default, the norm
- menstruation
Example sentence
In dieser Bibliothek gilt eine klare Regel: Handys bleiben lautlos.
In this library one clear rule applies: phones stay silent.
Word forms
singular
die Regel
plural
die Regeln
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Regel
Accusativedie Regel
Dativeder Regel
Genitiveder Regel
Plural
Nominativedie Regeln
Accusativedie Regeln
Dativeden Regeln
Genitiveder Regeln
Usage
- eine Regel beachten — Observe a rule; Regel is feminine.
- in der Regel — A fixed expression meaning usually or as a rule.
Diese Regel gilt für alle Besucher.
This rule applies to all visitors.