regelen

Regelen is the definite form of the noun regel in several Scandinavian languages, where it means "the rule." In Norwegian and Danish, regelen and reglen, respectively, function as the standard form used when referring to a specific rule within a set of rules. In Swedish, the corresponding definite form is regeln. The term is common in formal writing, education, law, and grammar discussions.

In usage, regelen denotes established norms, guidelines, or legal regulations that govern behavior or procedures. It can appear in discussions of language rules, such as orthography or grammar, as well as in references to formal regulations, codes, or policies. Because it is a common noun in everyday language, its exact meaning is determined by context and the field of discourse.

Etymologically, regelen derives from the base noun regel, which is cognate with German Regel and English rule in the broader Germanic family of languages. This family traces its roots to Proto-Germanic terms related to arranging, guiding, or measuring. While regelen is primarily a Scandinavian grammatical form, the concept of a rule is shared across related languages. There are no widely recognized standalone concepts or entities universally identified by the name regelen; it is typically encountered as a word within broader lexical and legal or linguistic discussions.