English–German

“rainbow” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁeːgn̩ˌboːgn̩/

Example

Nach dem Regen sahen wir einen Regenbogen.

We saw a rainbow after the rain.

Illustration for Regenbogen (rainbow)

How to say “rainbow” in German

“Rainbow” in German is Regenbogen.

A curved band of many colors appears in the sky when sunlight passes through falling rain.

Full entry for Regenbogen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Regenbogen

In der Kunst steht der Regenbogen oft für Hoffnung.

In art, the rainbow often stands for hope.

Tips for using Regenbogen

  • Regenbogen is masculine, with the forms der Regenbogen and die Regenbögen; the plural changes the vowel to ö.

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