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.official rule or principle giving direction to actions or decisions(administration, law, general)
a.general rule for behavior or procedure in organizations or regulations
Die Firma hat klare Richtlinien zum Datenschutz.—The company has clear guidelines for data protection.
b.binding framework or directive issued by an authority (especially in law or EU context)
Die EU hat neue Richtlinien zum Umweltschutz erlassen.—The EU has enacted new directives on environmental protection.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Richtlinie | die Richtlinien |
| Genitive | der Richtlinie | der Richtlinien |
| Dative | der Richtlinie | den Richtlinien |
| Accusative | die Richtlinie | die 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.
