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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' and 'gleichmäßig' can both express that something is without major deviations. 'regelmäßig' puts more emphasis on something following a pattern or rule, for example a shape or a series. 'gleichmäßig' emphasizes that something is distributed similarly everywhere, equally strong, or equally fast. The words can be confused because both often fit with shapes, movements, or distances. In practical terms: 'regelmäßig' is more about the pattern, while 'gleichmäßig' is about consistent distribution or intensity.
Beim Streichen verteilt Lena die Farbe gleichmäßig auf der Wand.
When painting, Lena spreads the paint evenly over the wall.
Die Steine im Weg liegen in regelmäßigen Abständen.
The stones in the path are laid at regular intervals.