정기적

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '정기적' describes something that happens at fixed or regular intervals, especially related to time or frequency. It is often used in formal or neutral contexts such as schedules, routines, or planned events.

Common Collocations

  • 정기적으로 + [verb]: to do something regularly or periodically
  • 정기적인 + [noun]: describing a noun as regular or periodic (e.g., 정기적인 검사 - regular inspection)

Usage Notes

When using '정기적', speakers imply a sense of reliability and routine. It is commonly used in contexts like health check-ups, meetings, payments, or exercise routines.

Avoid confusing '정기적' with '규칙적', which also means regular but emphasizes rules or discipline more than fixed timing.

Register and Politeness

'정기적' is neutral and appropriate for both spoken and written Korean, including formal documents and everyday conversation.

Example Sentences

정기적으로 건강 검진을 받는 것이 중요합니다.

Jeonggijeogeuro geongang geomjin-eul batneun geosi jungyohamnida.

It is important to have regular health check-ups.

회사는 정기적으로 직원 회의를 개최합니다.

Hoesa-neun jeonggijeogeuro jigwon hoeuileul gaechoehabnida.

The company holds regular staff meetings.

정기적인 운동은 건강 유지에 도움이 됩니다.

Jeonggijeogin undong-eun geongang yuji-e doumi doemnida.

Regular exercise helps maintain health.