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regulation
A binding rule, instruction, or provision that specifies how something is to be done or how one must behave.
Laut Vorschrift müssen auf der Baustelle alle einen Helm tragen.
According to regulations, everyone on the construction site must wear a helmet.
The noun 'die Vorschrift' (regulation) comes from the verb 'vorschreiben' (to prescribe / to stipulate). It therefore describes something that someone has been 'vorgeschrieben' (prescribed) to follow.
Der Arzt hat mir strenge Bettruhe vorgeschrieben.
The doctor prescribed strict bed rest for me.
Fixed combinations with verbs are very common. Positive actions are 'Vorschriften beachten' (to observe regulations) or 'sich an Vorschriften halten' (to comply with regulations); negative ones are 'gegen Vorschriften verstoßen' (to violate regulations).
Alle Mitarbeiter müssen sich an die neuen Sicherheitsvorschriften halten.
All employees must comply with the new safety regulations.
The expressions 'laut Vorschrift' (according to regulations) or 'nach Vorschrift' (in accordance with regulations) mean 'as the rule requires.' They often appear at the beginning of a sentence.
Nach Vorschrift müssen die Pakete korrekt sortiert werden.
According to regulations, the packages must be sorted correctly.
'Vorschrift' is often the second part of compounds that denote a specific type of rule. Examples are 'Sicherheitsvorschrift' (safety regulation), 'Hygienevorschrift' (hygiene regulation), or 'Bauvorschrift' (building regulation).
Die neuen Hygienevorschriften für Restaurants sind sehr streng.
The new hygiene regulations for restaurants are very strict.
rule / period
'die Regel' and 'die Vorschrift' can both specify how someone should behave. 'Regel' is more general and can be used in many areas, for example in the family, in games, at school, or in traffic. 'Vorschrift' sounds more binding and official. It often makes you think of laws, authorities, workplace safety, or precise instructions. Learners may confuse the words because both prescribe something. If something must be followed strictly and officially, 'Vorschrift' is often more precise.
Im Labor müssen alle Mitarbeiter die Sicherheitsvorschriften genau beachten.
In the laboratory, all employees must follow the safety regulations carefully.
Zu Hause haben wir die Regel, dass alle beim Abendessen das Handy weglegen.
At home, we have the rule that everyone puts their phone away during dinner.