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rule in German

rule in German is Regel, Vorschrift, Herrschaft — rule means an official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.

rule in German

Regel
noun
A regulation, law, guideline.
Vorschrift
noun
A regulation, law, guideline.
Herrschaft
noun
(uncountable) The act of ruling; administration of law; government; empire; authority; control.
Regel
noun
A normal condition or state of affairs.
regieren
verb
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
beherrschen
verb
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
entscheiden
verb
(intransitive) To decide judicially.
urteilen
verb
(intransitive) To decide judicially.

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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "rule" in German?

"rule" in German is Regel, Vorschrift, Herrschaft. 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 German, "rule" is Regel, Vorschrift, Herrschaft.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "rule": Regel, Vorschrift, Herrschaft, regieren, beherrschen, entscheiden.

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