This is the 10681st most frequent German word.
richtlinie
Guideline or directive.
Here, 'Richtlinie' is used to denote an official directive, often in a legal or governmental context.
Eine EU-Richtlinie regelt den Datenschutz für Bürger.
An EU directive regulates data protection for citizens.
In this example, 'Richtlinie' implies a suggested set of rules or instructions for an organized framework.
Wir sollten eine Richtlinie für den Ablauf der Versammlung festlegen.
We should establish a guideline for the procedure of the meeting.
In this sentence, 'Richtlinie' refers to an official company guideline or policy.