German word

Richtlinie

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɪçtˌliːni̯ə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpolicy

Example

Die neue Richtlinie legt unsere Arbeitsweise fest.

The new policy establishes how we work.

Illustration for Richtlinie (policy)

More examples

Hast du die Richtlinie schon gelesen?

Have you read the policy yet?

Core concept

A written course marker tells an institution how to handle recurring decisions.

Common phrases

  • sich an eine Richtlinie halten

    adhere to a policy

  • die Richtlinie lesen

    read the policy

  • über die Richtlinie sprechen

    talk about the policy

Similar words

Regel: A rule states what must be followed or observed.
Vorschrift: A specific rule mandated by an organization or law.
Leitlinie: A guideline offers direction for decisions and ways of proceeding.
Anweisung: A direct instruction tells an individual what action to take and how to do it.

Definition in German

Richtlinie bezeichnet eine schriftlich formulierte Vorgabe oder Grundregel, die das Vorgehen in bestimmten Bereichen festlegt.

Word origin

Richtlinie is formed from richten and Linie, whose Latin source linea means line, so the word refers to a line that gives direction.

Usage tips

  • The phrase nach einer Richtlinie means 'according to a policy or guideline' and takes nach with the dative case.

Other meanings

  • guidelinenoun
  • directivenoun

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