der Regelfall
Translation
normal case, rule, standard practice
Examples
Im Regelfall dauert die Lieferung zwei Tage.
As a rule, delivery takes two days.
Grammar Patterns
im Regelfall as a rule, in the normal case Im Regelfall dauert die Lieferung zwei Tage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Normalfall, Standardfall; Antonyms: Ausnahmefall, Sonderfall.
Etymology
Composed of 'Regel' (rule) and 'Fall' (case). It literally means 'the rule case'.
Memory Tips
Think of this as the default scenario, the 'case' that follows the 'rule.' If there's no special situation, it's the Regelfall.