die Regel

Plural: die Regeln
Based on: *reg-
Goethe B1 Noun #122 Noun
  1. the rule
  2. the menstrual cycle
1.

the rule

Opposite: Ausnahme
Examples
  • Die Regel ist, dass man sich vor dem Essen die Hände wäscht.
  • The rule is to wash your hands before eating.
2.

the menstrual cycle

(Quite common term. Other options are "die Periode" or the most common one: "meine Tage" ("my days").)

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johnathanflaker
johnathanflaker

Is it right that there is a verb too, regeln, meaning something like to regulate?
thanks

Last edited 3 years ago by johnathanflaker
johnathanflaker
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Reply to  Emanuel

Thanks.
This is the second time this has happened, the first being 31st Dec. I opened this coment to read having seen 2 reported on the golden notification bell. On opening this one the other notification disappeared. I happen to have noticed it was belieben. The other day I think it was 3. A end of year gremlin?

How many meanings does the German word 'Regel' have?

Regel has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the rule, 2. the menstrual cycle.

What is the gender of 'Regel'?

die

What is the plural of 'Regel'?

die Regeln

What is 'Regel' related to?

The word 'Regel' is related to *reg-.

Where can I learn more about 'Regel'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.