regelst

regelst is the second-person singular present tense form of the German verb regeln, meaning to regulate, arrange, or set in order. It is used when addressing someone informally with the pronoun du, as in Du regelst den Ablauf. The form illustrates the standard German pattern where the verb stem regle/n is combined with the personal ending for du.

Etymology and form: regeln derives from the root Regel, meaning rule. As a regular weak verb, regeln follows predictable conjugation patterns in the present tense, with the du form ending in -st. The verb can take objects, for example, die Verfahren regeln (to regulate the procedures) or den Ablauf regeln (to organize the sequence). In addition to present tense, regeln forms the past tense with geregelt and appears in compound tenses with haben.

Usage and nuance: regeln is used for bringing order to processes, situations, or behavior. It can describe formal regulatory actions, practical adjustments, or conflict resolution. In abstract contexts, statements like Die Regeln regeln das Verhalten eines Teams emphasize that rules govern conduct. In more concrete settings, one might say Du regelst die Termine oder Du regelst die Aufgaben, to indicate you are arranging or coordinating matters. The verb is versatile and common in administrative, organizational, and everyday speech.

Examples: Du regelst heute die Tagesabläufe. Die Regeln regeln das Verhalten der Teilnehmenden. Wir müssen den Prozess regeln, bevor er beginnt. Imperative forms for du appear as Regle den Ablauf! or Regle das bitte, depending on register.

See also: Regel (rule), regeln (verb), geregelt (past participle).