German Conversation · Level 55
73 words
German word
Norm
Pronunciation
IPA/nɔʁm/
Meaning
- feminine nounnorm
Example
Soziale Normen beeinflussen unser Verhalten.
Social norms influence our behavior.
More examples
Seine Lösung liegt außerhalb der Norm.
His solution lies outside the norm.
Core concept
A common template provides a reference point for judging conduct, quality, or expected behavior.
Common phrases
außerhalb der Norm
outside the norm
mit der Norm übereinstimmen
agree with the norm
Similar words
Standard: A recognized standard for the expected form or quality of a product or process.
Regel: A defined rule for what to do in a particular situation.
Vorschrift: A formally issued rule whose observance is mandatory.
Konvention: A customary form of behavior or agreement within a society or group.
Definition in German
Allgemeine Vorgabe oder Leitlinie, die Verhalten oder Beurteilung in einem Bereich standardisiert
Word origin
The German noun Norm is a borrowing from Latin norma, whose concrete sense was a tool for checking angles before it acquired an abstract sense of a standard.
Usage tips
- Norm often refers to an accepted social or technical standard, while Regel more often names a specific rule for an action or situation.
Other meanings
- criterionnoun
- standardnoun
Opposites
- Ausnahmeexceptionnoun
Related words
- Normativismusnormativismnoun
- Normenkatalogcatalog of normsnoun