noun
rule
B1
Regel: feminine noun meaning 'rule' or 'norm'. Plural is 'Regeln'. Declension follows die‑pattern (die Regel, die Regeln). Common idiom: 'in der Regel' meaning 'as a rule' or 'usually'. No irregular plural; used for rules, guidelines, or general principles in law, games, and behavior.
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In dieser Klasse gibt es klare Regeln.
There are clear rules in this class.
Eine wichtige Regel im Straßenverkehr ist, bei Rot anzuhalten.
An important rule in road traffic is to stop at red lights.
Obwohl einige Schüler gegen die Regel verstießen, erklärte der Schulleiter, dass er zunächst ein klärendes Gespräch führen würde.
Although some students broke the rule, the principal explained that he would first have a clarifying conversation.
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Picture a list titled 'Regeln' on a classroom wall.
Think 'regel' like the start of 'regular' — rules make things regular.
die (feminine) — remember 'die Regel' by associating it with 'die Vorschrift' (also feminine).
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Used for rules, regulations, or norms; common in both everyday and formal contexts (e.g., 'eine Regel brechen' — to break a rule).