regeln
Translation
to regulate, to control, to arrange, to sort out
Examples
Ein Gesetz regelt den Verkehr.
A law regulates the traffic.
Wir müssen das Problem regeln.
We have to sort out the problem.
Die Ampel regelt den Fluss der Autos.
The traffic light controls the flow of cars.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to regulate/sort out sth. A law regulates the traffic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ordnen, organisieren, steuern
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'die Regel' (the rule). It means to apply rules or to bring something into an ordered state.
Memory Tips
To 'regeln' something is to apply a 'Regel' (rule) to it. Think of traffic rules or rules for solving a problem.