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norm
A generally accepted rule considered binding for how people live together; a benchmark for what is considered normal.
In vielen Kulturen ist es die Norm, älteren Menschen mit Respekt zu begegnen.
In many cultures, it is the norm to treat older people with respect.
standard
A defined technical or industrial requirement for a product or process, intended to ensure uniformity and quality.
Alle unsere Schrauben entsprechen der DIN-Norm 933.
All our screws comply with the DIN standard 933.
standard
An expected or required level of performance, especially in sports or the working world.
Die Schwimmerin hat die Olympia-Norm um wenige Hundertstelsekunden verpasst.
The swimmer missed the Olympic standard by a few hundredths of a second.
'Die Norm' (the norm/standard) is the noun related to the adjective 'normal' (normal). If something 'der Norm entspricht' (conforms to the norm), it is 'normal' (normal). The related adverb is 'normalerweise' (normally).
Normalerweise beginnt der Unterricht um 8 Uhr, aber heute ist eine Ausnahme.
Normally, class starts at 8 o'clock, but today is an exception.
Common verbs used with 'Norm' (norm/standard) include 'einer Norm entsprechen' (to conform to a standard), 'eine Norm erfüllen' (to meet a standard), 'eine Norm festlegen' (to define a standard), or 'von einer Norm abweichen' (to deviate from a norm).
Sein Verhalten weicht stark von der gesellschaftlichen Norm ab.
His behavior deviates strongly from the social norm.
In a technical context, you often recognize this meaning from abbreviations such as 'DIN' (Deutsches Institut für Normung, German Institute for Standardization) or 'ISO'. A 'DIN-Norm' (DIN standard) is a technical standard defined in Germany.
Dieses Papier hat das Format DIN A4.
This paper has the format DIN A4.
value
A value and a norm can both refer to something that is important in a society. Values name desirable ideals, whereas norms formulate binding expectations for specific behavior. For an ideal, Wert is appropriate; for an accepted rule, Norm is appropriate.
Die Norm verlangt, dass man anderen Menschen höflich begegnet.
The norm requires people to treat others politely.
Respekt ist ein wichtiger Wert in unserer Gesellschaft.
Respect is an important value in our society.
