Regelmatig
Example: Ik sport regelmatig om gezond te blijven.
Definition
"Regelmatig" is an adjective describing something that happens at consistent intervals or occurs repeatedly over time. For example, in the sentence "Ik sport regelmatig om gezond te blijven," it means engaging in sports activities with a steady, routine frequency to maintain health.
Etymology
The Dutch word "regelmatig" comes from "regel," meaning 'rule' or 'regulation,' combined with the suffix "-matig," which denotes 'in the manner of' or 'according to.' Essentially, "regelmatig" means 'according to rules' or 'regularly.' Did you know that this word emphasizes the idea of order and consistency, originating from the concept of following set rules or patterns?
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"Regelmatig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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