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ruler in German

ruler in German is Lineal, Herrscher, Herrscherin — ruler means a flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.

ruler in German

Lineal
noun
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
Herrscher
noun
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
Herrscherin
noun
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

What does "ruler" mean?

  1. noun A flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.
    "He measured the box with a wooden ruler."
  2. noun A person who governs or holds supreme authority over a country or people.
    "The ancient ruler expanded the empire's borders significantly."

ruler in a sentence

  • He measured the box with a wooden ruler.
  • The ancient ruler expanded the empire's borders significantly.

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What is "ruler" in German?

"ruler" in German is Lineal, Herrscher, Herrscherin. ruler means: A flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.

How do you use "ruler" in a sentence?

Example: "He measured the box with a wooden ruler." In German, "ruler" is Lineal, Herrscher, Herrscherin.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ruler": Lineal, Herrscher, Herrscherin.

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