Kodex

derNoun

code; set of rules; codex

English translations

  1. 01

    code

  2. 02

    codex

Word details

German meaning
Eine systematische Sammlung von Gesetzen, Regeln oder Prinzipien.
English meaning
Code
Synonym
Gesetzbuch
German example
Der Kodex legt die ethischen Richtlinien für Journalisten fest.
English example
The code sets out the ethical guidelines for journalists.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Kodex
Plural Form
die Kodexe

Example sentences with “Kodex”

  1. Der ethische Kodex ist bindend. (The ethical code is binding.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'Codex' and 'Kodex'?

They are spelling variants; 'Kodex' is more common in modern German, while 'Codex' is often used for historical manuscripts.