This is the 2048th most frequent German word.
regelrecht
"Regelrecht" means "proper, downright, or outright" in English, often used to emphasize the extent or genuineness of something.
Here, 'regelrecht' emphasizes the severity and actuality of the described weather condition, reinforcing its extreme nature.
Das Wetter war gestern regelrecht katastrophal.
The weather yesterday was downright catastrophic.
In this sentence, 'regelrecht' highlights the firm and direct nature of the insistence.
Er hat regelrecht darauf bestanden, dass wir pünktlich kommen.
He outright insisted that we arrive on time.
Here, 'regelrecht' enhances the expression of genuine and intense enthusiasm.