This is the 14605th most frequent German word.
maßregelte
"Maßregelte" means "reprimanded" or "disciplined."
Here, 'maßregelte' is used to convey the action of the manager addressing a specific issue with the team about failing to meet a critical deadline.
Die Managerin maßregelte die Angestellten, da die Deadline nicht eingehalten wurde.
The manager reprimanded the employees because the deadline was not met.
In this sentence, 'maßregelte' (reprimanded) is used to describe an instance where a strict teacher calls out or disciplines the students for their inappropriate action during class.
Der strenge Lehrer maßregelte die Schüler für ihr lautes Verhalten.
The strict teacher reprimanded the students for their loud behavior.
In this sentence, 'maßregelte' suggests a careful and measured form of reprimanding, aiming for constructive feedback rather than confrontation.