Die Regel
Example: Die Regel besagt, dass man pünktlich sein muss.
Definition
"Die Regel" refers to a principle or guideline that dictates how something should be done. It often represents a standard or norm, such as in the phrase 'Die Regel besagt, dass man pünktlich sein muss,' meaning the rule states that one must be punctual.
Etymology
The German word "die Regel" comes from the Latin 'regula,' meaning a straight stick or ruler used for measuring or drawing straight lines. Over time, it evolved to mean a standard or principle, which is how we use it today to indicate rules or regulations.
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"Die Regel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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