die Faustregel, -n
rule of thumb
Eine einfache, grobe Regel, die man benutzt, um schnell eine Entscheidung zu treffen oder etwas ungefähr zu berechnen, ohne dabei genau zu messen oder zu rechnen.
The German word "Faustregel" is a noun that means "rule of thumb". It is made up of two parts: "Faust" which means "fist" and "Regel" which means "rule". The term typically refers to a general principle or guideline that provides practical advice or a simple method for solving a problem, rather than a precise calculation. Similar expressions in German include "Daumenregel" (also meaning rule of thumb) and "Richtschnur" (guideline). The difference lies in the nuance; "Faustregel" often implies a widely accepted guideline based on experience, while "Richtschnur" may indicate a more specific advisory framework.
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Die Faustregel bietet eine einfache Lösung für das Problem.noun
The rule of thumb offers a simple solution to the problem.
Man kann sich auf die Faustregel verlassen, um schwierige Entscheidungen zu treffen.noun
One can rely on the rule of thumb to make difficult decisions.
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