Translation
the rule
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Word origin
Borrowed from Latin regula ("straight stick, rule"), from regere ("to guide, rule"), the same root as English regular and regulate.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- regula
- English cognates
- regular, regulate
Grammar
Examples
Straßenverkehr.
That's an important rule in road traffic.
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We have to stick to the rules.
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This rule does not apply to children.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 12: Words 591-600.