Woran er sich zu halten hat
English translation: What he has to keep to
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What he has to keep to Explanation: What he has to uphold What he must use to guide him Are some possible suggestions. Without knowing what the chapter of the book is about (or even the book itself) it's a bit hard to translate |
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what (rules) one should/must stick to Explanation: "Stick to" is very common everyday English. Whether or not to add "rules" is optional in this case. You may also say "what (rules/priciples) one should/must follow". Both will be okay. To use "has to" in the proposed context (although, actually, such is absent), would be, IMO, no 100% appropriate. "has to" is used in a sense that someone shall do something and, at the same time, does it voluntarily not being really obliged or forced to do so. The sense of an obligation, which one should associate to rules or principles of behaviour, is better expressed by the two suggestions I offer. It is somewhat stronger in expressing that someone is forced to behave in a certain way in order to reach a goal or fulfill a task (get a job, duly conduct his duties etc.) experience and common sense |
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The principles one has to uphold Explanation: Okay, with a bit more context it's a bit easier. If the chapter is not refering to a specific male person, you could use "one". Or you could say "The principles a man has to uphold" if there really is a man involved HTH Alison |
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What he has to comply with Explanation: Just another suggestion. HTH |
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principles to be observed Explanation: if this is a chapter title, I would use a more general heading like this. it would also depend on the other headings- you would have to see if you could use a similar phrasing to achieve a certain consistency professional experience |
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