regulaarselt

Regulaarselt is an Estonian adverb meaning on a regular basis or regularly. It describes actions that occur with a fixed frequency or according to a pattern, rather than randomly.

Etymology: The word is formed from the adjective regulaarne (regular) with the adverbial suffix -lt, producing regulaarselt. It belongs to a common pattern in Estonian for turning adjectives into adverbs of manner.

Usage: Regulaarselt is used with verbs to express habitual or scheduled activity. Examples: Ma treenin regulaarselt kolm korda nädalas. (I train regularly three times a week.) Ta võtab regulaarselt ravimeid iga päev. (He/She takes medicines regularly every day.) Sa peaksid regulaarselt kontrollima oma tervist. (You should regularly check your health.)

Nuance and synonyms: Regulaarselt implies consistency and pattern, often tied to a routine or timetable. It is similar to järjepidevalt (steadily) or tavapäraselt (normally), but with a clearer sense of recurring frequency. It should not be confused with juhuslikult (randomly).

Usage in style: Regulaarselt appears in everyday speech as well as formal writing, including health guidelines, education, and research reports, when describing routines or scheduled actions. See also regulaarne (regular) and the English equivalent regularly.