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rule in Dutch

rule in Dutch is regel, regeren, heersen — rule means an official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.

rule in Dutch

regel
noun
A regulation, law, guideline.
regeren
verb
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
heersen
verb
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

What does "rule" mean?

  1. noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
    "You have to follow the rules of the game."
  2. verb To govern or have official authority over a country, people, or organization.
    "The king ruled the region for over thirty years."
  3. noun A straightedge tool used for measuring or drawing straight lines.
    "She used a rule to draw a neat margin on the page."
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rule in a sentence

  • You have to follow the rules of the game.
  • The new rule requires everyone to check in at the front desk.
  • The king ruled the region for over thirty years.
  • She used a rule to draw a neat margin on the page.

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What is "rule" in Dutch?

"rule" in Dutch is regel, regeren, heersen. rule means: An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.

How do you use "rule" in a sentence?

Example: "You have to follow the rules of the game." In Dutch, "rule" is regel, regeren, heersen.

Are there other ways to say "rule" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "rule": regel, regeren, heersen.

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