NOUN

Richtlinie/ˈʁɪçtˌliːni̯ə/guideline; directive; policy

Richtlinie is a German noun that means guideline, directive, or policy. It is pronounced /ˈʁɪçtˌliːni̯ə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Richtlinien".

Definitions

1.binding instruction set by an authority or institution(official regulation)

a.official rule or instruction that must be followed

Die Schule hat eine neue Richtlinie zur Nutzung von Handys eingeführt.The school introduced a new guideline for using mobile phones.

b.directive issued by a governing body, especially in the EU

Die EU-Richtlinie verpflichtet Unternehmen zu mehr Datenschutz.The EU directive obliges companies to provide greater data protection.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Richtliniedie Richtlinien
Genitiveder Richtlinieder Richtlinien
Dativeder Richtlinieden Richtlinien
Accusativedie Richtliniedie Richtlinien

Frequently asked questions

What does "Richtlinie" mean in English?
"Richtlinie" means guideline, directive, or policy. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Richtlinie"?
"Richtlinie" is pronounced /ˈʁɪçtˌliːni̯ə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Richtlinie" der, die, or das?
"Richtlinie" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Richtlinie"?
The plural of "Richtlinie" is "Richtlinien".
What part of speech is "Richtlinie"?
"Richtlinie" is a noun in German.

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