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even / uniform
Without major fluctuations or differences in terms of distribution, speed, shape, or intensity; regular and constant.
Verteilen Sie die Farbe bitte ganz gleichmäßig auf der gesamten Wand.
Please spread the paint very evenly over the entire wall.
The word is made up of 'gleich' (same/equal) and 'Maß' (measure). So it describes something that has 'the same measure' everywhere or over the whole time—in other words, something constant and without deviations.
Achte auf eine gleichmäßige Atmung.
Pay attention to steady breathing.
'Gleichmäßig' (evenly/uniformly) is very often used as an adverb to describe processes. It then means that an action is carried out constantly and without interruption or change.
Die Butter in der Pfanne gleichmäßig schmelzen lassen.
Let the butter melt evenly in the pan.
Typical nouns combined with 'gleichmäßig' (even/uniform) often refer to movement, distribution, or surfaces. Examples are: 'eine gleichmäßige Bewegung' (an even movement), 'eine gleichmäßige Geschwindigkeit' (a constant speed), or 'eine gleichmäßige Bräune' (an even tan).
Das Auto fuhr mit gleichmäßiger Geschwindigkeit auf der Autobahn.
The car drove at a constant speed on the highway.
regular
regelmäßig emphasizes a recognizable pattern or repetition at equal intervals. gleichmäßig describes a constant distribution, speed, or intensity without major fluctuations. Something can therefore occur regularly without proceeding evenly throughout.
Die Pumpe gibt das Wasser gleichmäßig und ohne Schwankungen ab.
The pump releases the water evenly and without fluctuations.
Die Pumpe gibt regelmäßig alle zehn Sekunden Wasser ab.
The pump releases water every ten seconds.
