regelmessige

Regelmessige is an inflected form of the Norwegian adjective regelmessig, meaning regular or occurring at regular intervals. It is used to describe plural nouns and indicates that the described events, actions, or objects happen with a consistent pattern or frequency. The form Regelmessige also appears in standard written Norwegian in contexts such as everyday language, journalism, and formal writing.

Etymology and form: The wordregelmessig derives from the noun regel (rule) combined with a suffix meaning “like” or “characteristic of,” similar to many Germanic languages. The ending -ige marks agreement with plural nouns in Norwegian. Cognate forms exist in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish and Swedish, with corresponding spellings and usage that convey a similar sense of regularity.

Usage and grammar: In Bokmål Norwegian, regelmessig changes to regelmessige before plural nouns. For example, reglemmessige vaner (regular habits) or regelmessige møter (regular meetings). The form is typically used when describing patterns, schedules, or routines that occur consistently over time, as opposed to irregular or sporadic occurrences. The related adjective forms adapt to gender and number in Norwegian grammar, while the basic meaning remains the same.

See also: reglemessig (less common variant meaning typically “regular” in a broader sense), regelbundet and regelmessighet in other Scandinavian languages, and synonyms such as systematisk and periodisk for contexts emphasizing structure or interval-based repetition.

Notes: Regelmessige is a standard, non-technical term in Norwegian. It is primarily used in descriptive language rather than as a specialized concept in any particular field.