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rhythmisch
rhythmic
Happening in a regular, repeating beat or pattern; having a rhythm.
example
Die Tänzer bewegten sich rhythmisch zur Musik.
The dancers moved rhythmically to the music.
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Word family
'Rhythmisch' (rhythmic) is the adjective formed from the noun 'der Rhythmus' (rhythm). The ending '-isch' is often used to form a related adjective from a noun.
EXAMPLE
Der Sprecher hatte einen sehr angenehmen Rhythmus in seiner Stimme.
The speaker had a very pleasant rhythm in his voice.
Adjective and adverb
'Rhythmisch' (rhythmic/rhythmically) can describe a noun (as an adjective) or a verb (as an adverb). As an adverb, it remains unchanged and describes the manner of an action.
EXAMPLE
Die rhythmische Musik lud zum Tanzen ein.
The rhythmic music invited people to dance.
Typical collocations
'Rhythmisch' (rhythmic/rhythmically) is often used with verbs of movement (dancing, clapping, nodding) or recurring sounds (dripping, pounding). A well-known fixed collocation is also 'Rhythmische Sportgymnastik' (rhythmic gymnastics).
EXAMPLE
Er klopfte rhythmisch mit dem Stift auf den Tisch.
He tapped the pen rhythmically on the table.
Compare with
rhythmisch vs regelmäßig
regular
'regelmäßig' and 'rhythmisch' can both mean that something repeats according to a pattern. 'regelmäßig' is more general and works for times, appointments, shapes, or processes. It often simply says that something happens at equal intervals. 'rhythmisch' fits especially well with movement, music, sounds, or a beat. It sounds as if you can hear or feel a repeated pattern. The words can be confused because both describe even repetition. When talking about appointments or habits, you usually use 'regelmäßig'. When a beat or movement is important, 'rhythmisch' fits better.
rhythmisch
Beim Training bewegt meine Schwester die Arme rhythmisch zur Musik.
During training, my sister moves her arms rhythmically to the music.
regelmäßig
Der Bus fährt am Morgen regelmäßig alle zehn Minuten.
In the morning, the bus runs regularly every ten minutes.
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