Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

die Richtlinie

Translation (Übersetzung) guideline, directive
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʁɪçtˌliːni̯ə]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine noun legal organization professional bureaucracy
A Richtlinie is an official instruction or rule that provides guidance on how to do something, often used in professional, legal, or organizational contexts. It's more specific than a general rule (Regel) and often comes from authorities or organizations.

Richtlinie - German Nouns - Richtlinie Meaning - Richtlinie Translation - Richtlinie Nouns Examples

Richtlinie is a German Nouns

Learn Richtlinie meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Richtlinie is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Richtlinie Examples (Beispiele) in English

Richtlinie examples with English translations. See how to use Richtlinie in sentences. Richtlinie example sentences in English below.

Die neue Richtlinie besagt, dass alle Mitarbeiter Sicherheitsschuhe tragen müssen.
The new guideline states that all employees must wear safety shoes.
workplace safety regulations
Gemäß der EU-Richtlinie müssen alle Produkte bestimmte Standards erfüllen.
According to the EU directive, all products must meet certain standards.
legal and regulatory compliance
Die Richtlinien für die Hausarbeit wurden vom Professor klar festgelegt.
The guidelines for the homework were clearly established by the professor.
academic instructions

Richtlinie — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Richtlinie — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Die Richtlinie sagt, dass...
    Die Richtlinie besagt, dass...
    Richtlinie doesn't 'say' things; it 'states' or 'specifies' (besagt, legt fest)
  • Ich muss die Richtlinie machen
    Ich muss die Richtlinie befolgen/einhalten
    Richtlinie is followed (befolgen) or adhered to (einhalten), not 'made' in this context
  • eine Richtlinie von Qualität
    eine Richtlinie für Qualität
    Richtlinie typically uses 'für' (for) to indicate what it applies to, not 'von'

Richtlinie Word Family - Richtlinie Related Words - Richtlinie Family Members

Richtlinie Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Richtlinie word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Richtlinie family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Richtlinie related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound word (Zusammensetzung)
Richtung
Meaning: direction
Example: Die Richtlinie gibt die Richtung vor, in der gehandelt werden soll.
Noun
Linie
Meaning: line
Example: Die Richtlinie ist wie eine gedachte Linie, die den Weg zeigt.
Noun
related verb (verwandtes Verb)
richten
Meaning: to direct, to align
Tense: Präsens
Example: Man richtet sich nach den Richtlinien.
Verb

Richtlinie Usage - Richtlinie Collocations - Richtlinie Idioms - Richtlinie Synonyms - Richtlinie Antonyms

Richtlinie Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Richtlinie Collocations (Kollokationen)

Richtlinie collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Richtlinie word combinations and how to use Richtlinie with other words naturally.

eine Richtlinie festlegen
to establish a guideline
High frequency
sich an eine Richtlinie halten
to adhere to a guideline
High frequency
eine neue Richtlinie einführen
to introduce a new guideline
High frequency
gemäß der Richtlinie
according to the guideline
High frequency
eine Richtlinie verletzen
to violate a guideline
Medium frequency
eine Richtlinie überarbeiten
to revise a guideline
Medium frequency
eine Richtlinie befolgen
to follow a guideline
High frequency
eine Richtlinie umsetzen
to implement a guideline
High frequency

Richtlinie Idioms (Redewendungen)

Richtlinie idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Richtlinie with meanings and explanations. Master Richtlinie expressions used in everyday German.

nach allen Richtlinien der Kunst
according to all the rules of the art
Doing something perfectly, following all established standards and guidelines
die Richtlinien vorgeben
to set the guidelines
To establish the rules or standards that others must follow

Richtlinie Synonyms (Synonyme)

Richtlinie synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Richtlinie and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Richtlinie similar words and their usage.

Vorschrift
Meaning: regulation, rule
High similarity
Leitfaden
Meaning: guide, manual
Medium similarity
Anweisung
Meaning: instruction, directive
High similarity
Regelung
Meaning: regulation, arrangement
Medium similarity
Bestimmung
Meaning: provision, stipulation
Medium similarity
Empfehlung
Meaning: recommendation
Low similarity
Direktive
Meaning: directive
High similarity

Richtlinie Antonyms (Antonyme)

Richtlinie antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Richtlinie. Discover Richtlinie opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Willkür
Meaning: arbitrariness, caprice
Improvisation
Meaning: improvisation
Freiraum
Meaning: leeway, freedom

Richtlinie Semantically Related Words - Richtlinie Contextually Related Words - Richtlinie Thematically Related Words

Richtlinie Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Richtlinie semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Richtlinie. Explore Richtlinie related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Richtlinie contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Regel Vorschrift Gesetz Norm Standard Verordnung Anleitung Prinzip

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