принцип

принцип

Principle.

Here, 'principles' refers to a set of core moral or ethical beliefs that guide one's behavior.

Той действа според своите принципи.

He acts according to his principles.

Here, 'principle' refers to the fundamental functioning or operational foundation of a system or mechanism.

На принцип работа на този механизъм е натискът върху буталото.

The principle of operation of this mechanism is the pressure on the piston.

Here, 'principal' is used to denote a foundational or general rule applying broadly.

Това е принципно правило за всички участници.

This is a principal rule for all participants.