German Conversation · Level 77
59 words
German word
geregelt
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈʁeːgəlt/
Meaning
- adjectiveregulated
Example
Die Arbeitszeiten sind geregelt.
The working hours are regulated.
More examples
Die Haftung ist vertraglich geregelt.
Liability is contractually regulated.
Core concept
A system whose parts follow a clear plan, with procedures in place for how they operate.
Common phrases
vertraglich geregelt
contractually regulated
rechtlich geregelt
legally regulated
klar geregelt
clearly regulated
Similar words
vereinbart: Settled by agreement among the people involved.
vorgeschrieben: Mandated by a law, rule, or official requirement.
festgelegt: Determined beforehand with specific details.
geordnet: Put into a neat and orderly arrangement.
Definition in German
Partizip-II-Form, die anzeigt, dass etwas durch eine Regelung festgelegt oder organisiert ist.
Word origin
Geregelt is the past participle of regeln, formed with ge- and -t; regeln derives from Regel, which comes from Latin regula, meaning 'rule'.
Usage tips
- Geregelt often means settled or arranged in practice, so Die Arbeitszeiten sind geregelt describes an established schedule rather than merely a written regulation.