regelmäßigen
Translation
regular, periodic, steady, even
Examples
Er macht einen regelmäßigen Spaziergang.
He takes a regular walk.
Wir treffen uns in regelmäßigen Abständen.
We meet at regular intervals.
Grammar Patterns
((before a noun)) regular, periodic. This is an adjective that inflects according to case, gender, and number. Er macht einen regelmäßigen Spaziergang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: konstant, gleichmäßig, periodisch; Antonyms: unregelmäßig, chaotisch.
Etymology
From 'Regel' (rule) + '-mäßig' (a suffix meaning '-like' or 'in the manner of'). Literally 'rule-like'.
Memory Tips
Think of a ruler ('Lineal' or 'Regel') which has regular, evenly spaced markings.