der Faustregel
B2rule of thumb
- English meaning
- rule of thumb
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Faustregeln
- CEFR level
- B2 — Upper-Intermediate
- Dictionary
- German words with F
Faustregel in a sentence
Als Faustregel sollte man viel Wasser trinken.
As a rule of thumb, one should drink plenty of water.
Declension of der Faustregel
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Faustregel | die Faustregeln |
| Accusative | die Faustregel | die Faustregeln |
| Dative | der Faustregel | den Faustregeln |
| Genitive | der Faustregel | der Faustregeln |
Word family
der Faustregel is built from die Faust (fist) and die Regel (rule). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Where Faustregel comes from
Determinativkompositum, zusammengesetzt aus Faust und Regel
Words that go with Faustregel
Questions about Faustregel
Is it der, die or das Faustregel?
It is der Faustregel — Faustregel is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Faustregeln.
What is the plural of Faustregel?
The plural of der Faustregel is die Faustregeln.
What is the genitive of Faustregel?
The genitive singular is der Faustregel. The dative plural is den Faustregeln.
What does Faustregel mean in English?
der Faustregel means "rule of thumb". For example: "Als Faustregel sollte man viel Wasser trinken." — "As a rule of thumb, one should drink plenty of water."
What level is Faustregel in German?
Faustregel is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.
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