This is the 6029th most frequent Dutch word.
regelmatig
"Regularly."
Here, 'regelmatig' is used as an adverb to describe the frequency of an action.
Ik probeer regelmatig te sporten om gezond te blijven.
I try to exercise regularly to stay healthy.
In this sentence, 'regelmatig' is used as an adjective to describe the characteristic of a noun (patroon).
Een regelmatig patroon kan helpen bij het plannen van je dag.
A regular pattern can help in planning your day.
Again, 'regelmatig' functions as an adverb indicating the periodicity of the action of eating.