Regel/ˈʁeːɡl̩/rule; regulation; (menstrual) period
Regel is a German noun that means rule, regulation, or (menstrual) period. It is pronounced /ˈʁeːɡl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Regeln".
Definitions
1.a rule or accepted way of doing something(general)
a.an established guideline or principle
In unserer Schule gilt die Regel, dass Handys im Unterricht verboten sind.—At our school, the rule is that cell phones are forbidden in class.
2.official regulation or directive(law/official)
a.legally or institutionally binding requirement
Die neuen Regeln für den Straßenverkehr treten nächste Woche in Kraft.—The new regulations for road traffic will come into force next week.
3.menstrual period (colloquial)(biology/colloquial)
a.colloquial for menstruation
Sie hat gerade ihre Regel.—She's having her period right now.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Regel | die Regeln |
| Genitive | der Regel | der Regeln |
| Dative | der Regel | den Regeln |
| Accusative | die Regel | die Regeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Regel" mean in English?
- "Regel" means rule, regulation, or (menstrual) period. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Regel"?
- "Regel" is pronounced /ˈʁeːɡl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Regel" der, die, or das?
- "Regel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Regel"?
- The plural of "Regel" is "Regeln".
- What part of speech is "Regel"?
- "Regel" is a noun in German.
