Usage Note
Regel means a rule, and the fixed phrase in der Regel means 'as a rule' or 'usually'. It is feminine, die Regel, plural Regeln. The verb regeln means 'to regulate' and the adjective regelmäßig means 'regular'.
Examples
"Diese Regel gilt für alle."
Natural Translation
This rule applies to everyone.
Literal Translation
This rule applies for everyone.
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