rege
Translation
active, lively, brisk, busy
Examples
Es herrscht reger Verkehr auf der Straße.
There is brisk traffic on the street.
Er nimmt regen Anteil an der Diskussion.
He takes an active part in the discussion.
Die Kinder im Garten sind sehr rege.
The children in the garden are very lively.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) modifies a noun There is brisk traffic.
((Subject)) + sein + rege used as a predicate The children are very lively.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aktiv (active), lebhaft (lively); Antonyms: träge (sluggish), passiv (passive)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'rege', related to the verb 'regen' (to stir, to move).
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'stirring' (regen) with activity, which makes it 'rege' (lively).