NOUN
Vorschrift/ˈfoːɐ̯ʃʁɪft/regulation; rule; instruction
Vorschrift is a German noun that means regulation, rule, or instruction. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ʃʁɪft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Vorschriften".
Definitions
1.official requirement or rule established by authority(administration; law)
a.specific directive that must be followed in a particular context
Die Sicherheitsvorschriften müssen am Arbeitsplatz eingehalten werden.—The safety regulations must be observed at the workplace.
2.set of instructions that define correct behavior or process(general use)
a.guideline that prescribes how to act
Laut den Vorschriften ist das Rauchen hier verboten.—According to the rules, smoking is prohibited here.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Vorschrift | die Vorschriften |
| Genitive | der Vorschrift | der Vorschriften |
| Dative | der Vorschrift | den Vorschriften |
| Accusative | die Vorschrift | die Vorschriften |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vorschrift" mean in English?
- "Vorschrift" means regulation, rule, or instruction. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vorschrift"?
- "Vorschrift" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ʃʁɪft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vorschrift" der, die, or das?
- "Vorschrift" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Vorschrift"?
- The plural of "Vorschrift" is "Vorschriften".
- What part of speech is "Vorschrift"?
- "Vorschrift" is a noun in German.
