German word

Routine

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁuˈtiːnə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounroutine

Example

Meine Routinen am Morgen helfen mir, pünktlich zu sein.

My morning routines help me arrive on time.

Illustration for Routine (routine)

More examples

Sie hält an ihrer Routine fest, auch an stressigen Tagen.

She sticks to her routine, even on stressful days.

Core concept

A repeated sequence of actions whose steps feel settled and reliable.

Common phrases

  • feste Routine

    set routine

  • eine Routine entwickeln

    develop a routine

  • in die Routine zurückfallen

    fall back into the routine

Similar words

Gewohnheit: A personal habit or quirk formed through repetition and often followed unconsciously.
Tagesablauf: A set of daily activities arranged by their usual times.
Übung: Repeated practice that improves a skill or strengthens a response.
Ablauf: The order and flow in which an activity or process takes place.

Definition in German

Eine durch wiederholte Ausführung entstandene Gewohnheit oder Abfolge von Handlungen, die zur sicheren und routinierten Verrichtung einer Tätigkeit führt.

Word origin

The German noun Routine comes from French routine, which developed from route, meaning a regular path or established course.

Usage tips

  • German uses Routine in Routine haben for practiced competence or experience, not only for a repeated schedule.

Other meanings

  • practicenoun

Opposites

  • Abwechslungvarietynoun
  • Unregelmäßigkeitirregularitynoun

Related words

  • Routinierseasoned professionalnoun
  • routinemäßigroutineadjective

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