German word

Regen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁeːgn̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrain

Example

Der Regen hat aufgehört.

The rain stopped.

Illustration for Regen (rain)

More examples

Bei Regen nehme ich immer einen Regenschirm mit.

In case of rain, I always take an umbrella with me.

Core concept

Drops from clouds fall over streets, fields, and people, making the surrounding world wet.

Common phrases

  • starker Regen

    heavy rain

  • bei Regen

    in the rain

  • im Regen stehen

    stand in the rain

Similar words

Regenschauer: A short, localized period of rain whose intensity varies as it falls.
Nieselregen: A prolonged drizzle of tiny droplets that gently soaks the surroundings.
Starkregen: A large amount of rain falling heavily enough to cause sudden flooding.
Gewitter: A storm with thunder and lightning, heavy rain, and occasional strong winds.

Definition in German

Wasser, das als Tropfen aus Wolken auf die Erde fällt.

Word origin

Inherited through Old High German regan from Proto-Germanic *regnaz, Regen is cognate with English rain.

Usage tips

  • Regen is masculine, so the definite article is der, and it is usually used as an uncountable noun without a plural.

Other meanings

  • rainy weathernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Regenschirmumbrellanoun
  • Regenschauerrain showernoun
  • regnenrainverb

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