Translation of rule into German
Noun
guideline
principle or regulation governing conduct, action, or procedure- The first rule of the club is confidentiality..Die erste Regel des Clubs ist Vertraulichkeit
condition
normal condition or state of affairs- In this region, rain is the rule rather than the exception.In dieser Region ist Regen eher die Regel als die Ausnahme.
Verb
excel
- In the 90s, that band ruled the charts.In den 90ern beherrschte diese Band die Charts.
decide
- The judge ruled in favor of the defendant.Der Richter entschied zugunsten des Angeklagten.
drawing
- She ruled the paper for her notes.Sie zog Linien auf das Papier für ihre Notizen.
Expressions with rule: examples in English and translations in German
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(measuring tool) Lineal
Synonyms and analogies of rule in English
Examples of rule in a sentence
Breaking the rule will result in a penalty. He drew a straight line using a rule. The carpenter's rule was worn from years of use. In summer, high temperatures are the rule here. In this office, silence is the rule during meetings. Her rule was marked by peace and prosperity.
The dictator's rule was oppressive and harsh. Understanding the rule of exponents is crucial. The rule for solving equations was applied. The president ruled the nation with a firm hand. The council ruled the city with fairness and justice. She ruled the tennis courts with her skills. The company rules the tech industry with innovation. The committee ruled to postpone the meeting. The court ruled against the new law. He ruled the margins for his art project. The architect ruled the lines on the blueprint.
Translations of "rule" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Supervisors may grant exceptions to this rule at their own discretion.
Vorgesetzte können Ausnahmen von dieser Regel nach eigenem Ermessen bewilligen.
Citizens lived in constant uncertainty under the rule of the warlord.
Die Bürger lebten in ständiger Unsicherheit unter der Herrschaft des Warlords.
However, this rule only applies if the service is embedded.
Diese Regelung gilt aber nur, wenn der Dienst einbettet wird.
For these countries, this new rule will not bring any change.
Für diese Länder bringt die neue Vorschrift keine Änderungen mit sich.
What is replaced today by synthetic substances, was formerly a rule.
Was heute durch synthetische Stoffe ersetzt wird, war früher Regelfall.
The leaders must rule with compassion, especially during times of crisis.
Die Führungskräfte müssen mit Mitgefühl regieren, besonders in Krisenzeiten.
Dictators often rule with impunity, suppressing dissent without fear of international consequences.
Diktatoren herrschen oft straffrei, indem sie Widerspruch ohne internationale Konsequenzen unterdrücken.
rule: Examples and translations in context
That rule is in the way of real progress in this company.
Diese Regel steht echtem Fortschritt in dieser Firma im Weg.
The fourth rule of the game is crucial for winning.
Die vierte Regel des Spiels ist entscheidend für den Sieg.
The slapped rule made it difficult for anyone to challenge the decision.
Die plötzlich auferlegte Regel machte es schwierig, die Entscheidung anzufechten.
The younger brother kept telling tales whenever his sister broke a rule.
Der jüngere Bruder hat immer gepetzt, wenn seine Schwester eine Regel brach.
Teenagers full of vinegar often challenge every rule their parents try to enforce.
Jugendliche voller Energie stellen oft jede Regel infrage, die ihre Eltern aufstellen.
The foremost rule in our household is to always be honest with each other.
Die oberste Regel in unserem Haushalt ist, immer ehrlich zueinander zu sein.
My sister's always on the straight and narrow, following every single rule.
Meine Schwester ist immer auf dem rechten Weg und befolgt jede einzelne Regel.
Upon my soul, we followed every single rule the teacher explained to us.
Ich schwöre, wir haben jede einzelne Regel befolgt, die der Lehrer erklärte.
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