en regel
Meaning
rule; custom; bolt
In Swedish: lag, bestämmelse
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en regel |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | regeln |
| Plural, indefinite | regler |
| Plural, definite | reglerna |
regel is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor regel, den stora regeln. Check another noun
Practise regel
1 / 2Is it en regel or ett regel?
regel in a sentence
- reglerna om vidgat tillträde till högskolanthe rules on extended admission to university
- reglerna för bostadsbidrag har ändratsthe rules for housing benefits have been altered
- som (el. i) regel accepterar vi endast kontant betalningas a rule we only accept cash payment
Words built with regel
- grundregel basic rule (principle)
- trafikregel traffic regulation
- spelregel rule of the game
Questions
What does regel mean in English?
regel means “rule, custom”.
Is it en regel or ett regel?
It is en regel, and “the rule” is regeln.
What is the plural of regel?
The plural of regel is regler, and the definite plural is reglerna.
Similar words
bestämmelsenormförordning
Origin
Derived from Latin regula.
Nearby common words
regel is number 721 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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