English–German

“rainfall” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁeːgn̩ˌfal/

Example

Starke Regenfälle verursachten erhebliche Schäden.

Heavy rainfall caused significant damage.

Illustration for Regenfall (rainfall)

How to say “rainfall” in German

“Rainfall” in German is Regenfall.

Rain reaches the ground in a visible episode that can be described, compared, or measured as a whole.

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

Example sentences with Regenfall

Ein plötzlicher Regenfall überraschte die Wanderer.

A sudden rainfall surprised the hikers.

Tips for using Regenfall

  • In ordinary conversation, Regen is usually more natural than Regenfall, while Regenfall suits weather reports and formal descriptions.

Other German words for “rainfall”

Während des Sturms gab es starke Niederschläge.

There was heavy rainfall during the storm.

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