das Prinzip
principle
a basic rule or belief that guides action
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What's the difference between das Prinzip / Grundsatz / Leitprinzip / Regel / Maxime / Ansatz
A basic guiding rule or principle, especially in formal, legal, or ethical contexts.
A guiding principle that serves as a compass for decisions and actions.
A concrete rule that must be followed; less abstract than a principle.
A short moral maxim or guiding life principle, often in a more literary or philosophical style.
An approach or way of tackling a problem; not a principle itself, but more a method or direction of action.
A procedure or official sequence of steps; focuses on the process rather than the guiding principle.
A method or way of doing something; a neutral word for a practical approach.
A short guiding statement or motto that expresses an important idea or principle.
A norm or established standard; often used for social, technical, or legal rules.
Depends on the context: can mean sentence, phrase, or statement; as a synonym of principle it is rare and very context-bound.
A proposition or theorem, especially in science, philosophy, or educational contexts; a more literary term.
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das Prinzip means principle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce das Prinzip
/das pʁɪnˈtsiːp/
das Prinzip translation
principle
das Prinzip examples
Respekt ist ein wichtiges Prinzip.
das Prinzip transcription
/das pʁɪnˈtsiːp/
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das Prinzip meaning: what does it mean?
eine grundlegende Regel oder Überzeugung, die das Handeln leitet
das Prinzip pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
das Prinzip is pronounced as /das pʁɪnˈtsiːp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
das Prinzip definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Respekt ist ein wichtiges Prinzip. Translation: Уважение — важный принцип.
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