Massregel

dieNoun

measure; disciplinary action

English translations

  1. 01

    disciplinary measure

  2. 02

    reprimand

  3. 03

    sanction

Word details

German meaning
Eine Maßnahme, die ergriffen wird, um etwas zu kontrollieren, zu begrenzen oder zu verbessern.
English meaning
Measure
Synonym
Disziplinarmassnahme, Sanktion
German example
Die Regierung ergreift Massregeln, um die Inflation zu bekämpfen.
English example
The government is taking measures to combat inflation.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Massregel
Plural Form
die Massregeln

Example sentences with “Massregel”

  1. Er musste eine Massregel hinnehmen. (He had to accept a disciplinary measure.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this the modern spelling?

In modern German, it is 'Maßregel'.