German Conversation · Level 117
45 words
German word
Vorschrift
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃʁɪft/
Meaning
- feminine nounregulation
Example
Die Vorschrift verlangt einen Sicherheitsgurt.
The regulation requires wearing a seat belt.
More examples
Das Unternehmen wollte die Vorschrift lockern, um flexiblere Arbeitszeiten zu ermöglichen.
The company wanted to relax the regulation to enable more flexible working hours.
Core concept
A legal or workplace rule that turns an expected action into a requirement.
Common phrases
eine Vorschrift umsetzen
implement a regulation
strenge Vorschrift
strict regulation
eine Vorschrift lockern
relax a regulation
Similar words
Regel: A general rule followed in daily life or within an organization.
Gesetz: A binding legal provision established by the state.
Norm: A standard that products or procedures are expected to meet.
Anordnung: A strong directive issued by an authority and requiring compliance.
Definition in German
Vorschrift bezeichnet eine Regel oder Bestimmung, die von Personen oder Institutionen einzuhalten ist.
Word origin
Vorschrift arose as a German compound of vor, 'before', and Schrift, 'writing', for a prescribed text or instruction written in advance.
Usage tips
- Regel is broader and more common in everyday speech, while Vorschrift usually has a formal or official register.
Other meanings
- rulenoun
- statutory provisionnoun
Opposites
- Freiwilligkeitvoluntarinessnoun
Related words
- vorschreibenprescribeverb
- vorschriftsgemäßin accordance with regulationsadjective