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Spielregel

rule of the game

noun SHPEEL-reh-gel Rare

Usage Note

Spielregel is a single rule of a game, usually used in the plural Spielregeln for the full set. Figuratively it means the ground rules of any activity. To explain them is die Spielregeln erklären.

Examples

"Vor dem Start erklärte sie die Spielregeln."

Natural Translation

Before the start she explained the rules of the game.

Literal Translation

Before the start explained she the game-rules.

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