German word

regelmäßig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁeːgəlˌmɛːsɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveregular

Example

Er hat regelmäßige Arbeitszeiten.

He has regular working hours.

Illustration for regelmäßig (regular)

More examples

Ich versuche, regelmäßige Mahlzeiten einzuhalten.

I try to stick to regular meals.

Core concept

A metronome keeps its beats evenly spaced, giving a sense of regular timing and steady recurrence.

Common phrases

  • regelmäßige Mahlzeiten

    regular meals

  • regelmäßige Bewegung

    regular exercise

  • regelmäßige Pausen

    regular breaks

Similar words

häufig: Occurring frequently or more often than usual.
gelegentlich: Occurring only now and then at irregular intervals.
ständig: Continuing constantly, without pauses or breaks.
laufend: Currently in progress and continuing over time.

Definition in German

nach einem festen Rhythmus oder Plan auftretend

Word origin

Regelmäßig combines Regel, from Latin regula, meaning 'straightedge' or 'rule', with -mäßig, meaning 'in the manner of'; together they describe what follows a pattern.

Usage tips

  • As an adverb, regelmäßig has the same form as the adjective, so 'regularly' uses no added German ending.

Other meanings

  • regularlyadverb
  • consistentadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Regelmäßigkeitregularitynoun

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