regelmäßig
Translation
regular, regularly, periodic
Examples
Er geht regelmäßig zum Sport.
He goes to sports regularly.
Das ist ein regelmäßiges Treffen.
This is a regular meeting.
Grammar Patterns
as an adverb modifying a verb He goes to the gym regularly.
as an adjective modifying a noun That is a regular payment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: häufig, oft; Antonyms: unregelmäßig, selten
Etymology
From 'Regel' (rule) + '-mäßig' (-ly, like). Literally 'rule-like' or 'according to the rule'.
Memory Tips
Think of following a 'Regel' (rule) or a schedule. If you follow the rules of a schedule, you do things 'regelmäßig'.