geregelt
Translation
regulated, regular, orderly
Examples
Er hat einen geregelten Tagesablauf.
He has a regular daily routine.
Wir leben nach geregelten Prinzipien.
We live according to regulated principles.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) Used as an attributive adjective. Er hat einen geregelten Job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ordered, regular, structured; Antonyms: unregulated, chaotic
Etymology
From 'Regel' (rule), with the past participle prefix 'ge-' and suffix '-t'. It literally means 'made into a rule'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'rules' (Regeln) that make things 'regular' (geregelt) and orderly.