systematisch
systematically
In a planned, orderly, and methodical way that follows a fixed system or plan.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei ging bei den Ermittlungen sehr systematisch vor.
The police proceeded very systematically in the investigation.
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Meanings
systematisch
systematic
Relating to or belonging to a specific scientific or classification system.
EXAMPLE
Die systematische Einordnung der Pflanze in die Familie der Rosengewächse war korrekt.
The systematic classification of the plant into the rose family was correct.
Usage tips
Word family
'Systematisch' (systematic/systematically) is derived from the noun 'das System' (the system). It describes something that follows the logic of a system, meaning it is orderly and planned.
EXAMPLE
Für eine effiziente Arbeitsweise braucht man ein gutes System.
For an efficient way of working, you need a good system.
Adjective and adverb
'Systematisch' (systematic/systematically) can describe an action as an adverb (How is something done?) or stand before a noun as an adjective and describe it.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat ihr Zimmer systematisch aufgeräumt.
She tidied her room systematically.
Typical collocations
In its general meaning, 'systematisch' (systematically) is often used with verbs of investigating or organizing, for example 'systematisch vorgehen' (to proceed systematically), 'systematisch suchen' (to search systematically), or 'systematisch analysieren' (to analyze systematically).
EXAMPLE
Die Detektive durchsuchten das Haus systematisch nach Spuren.
The detectives searched the house systematically for clues.
Context clue
The general meaning is 'planmäßig' (according to plan/systematic). In scientific texts, e.g. in biology or linguistics, 'systematisch' (systematic) can also mean that something belongs to a classification system.
EXAMPLE
Er hat seine Briefmarkensammlung systematisch geordnet.
He organized his stamp collection systematically.
Compare with
systematisch vs regelmäßig
regular
regelmäßig describes a representation with a uniform or repeated pattern. systematisch, on the other hand, emphasizes that the representation was deliberately organized according to a method or a fixed system of order. A systematic arrangement therefore does not have to look uniform.
systematisch
Die Punkte sind systematisch nach ihren Themen auf der Seite angeordnet.
The dots are arranged systematically on the page according to their topics.
regelmäßig
Die Punkte sind in regelmäßigen Reihen auf der Seite angeordnet.
The dots are arranged in regular rows on the page.
In real life
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