German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Is it going to rain?" in German: Wird es regnen?
Wird es regnen?
Is it going to rain? in German is Wird es regnen? You can also ask Kommt Regen? or Es sieht nach Regen aus. Pack a Regenschirm if the answer is yes.
Before a picnic
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How to pronounce Wird es regnen?
Say it
virt es REG-nen
/vɪʁt ɛs ˈʁeːɡnən/
virt es REG-nen. Wird with short i. Regnen stress on first syllable.
"Is it going to rain?" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Wird es regnen? | Is it going to rain? Standard future question. | Standard future question. |
| Kommt Regen? | Is rain coming? Short spoken form. | Short spoken form. |
| Es sieht nach Regen aus. | It looks like rain. Based on the sky. | Based on the sky. |
| Regenschirm | umbrella What you grab next. | What you grab next. |
How to use Wird es regnen? in real life
- 1Before a picnic
Wird es regnen heute Nachmittag?
Is it going to rain this afternoon?
Full question with time.
- 2Looking at clouds
Wird es regnen, oder ziehen die Wolken weiter?
Is it going to rain, or will the clouds move on?
Two options.
- 3Texting before leaving
Kurz checken: Wird es regnen?
Quick check: is it going to rain?
Casual prep.
Mistakes English speakers make with Wird es regnen?
Incorrect: Regnet es gehen?
Correct: Wird es regnen?
Use future with werden: Wird es regnen?
Incorrect: Is it going to rain? (in German chat)
Correct: Wird es regnen?
Ask in German with Wird es regnen?
Good to know
Weather apps are a shared obsession. People still glance outside and ask Wird es regnen? before bikes and open-air events. A Faltschirm, folding umbrella, lives in many bags year-round.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to cycle to work
ChatPal
Wird es regnen auf dem Heimweg?
Is it going to rain on the way home?
You
Laut App ja. Wird es regnen ab fünf.
According to the app, yes. It's going to rain from five.
ChatPal
Dann nehme ich die Bahn.
Then I'll take the train.
You
Gute Wahl. Ich auch.
Good choice. Me too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Is it going to rain?" in German
How do you ask if it will rain?
Wird es regnen?
How do you say it looks like rain?
Es sieht nach Regen aus.
How do you say umbrella?
Der Regenschirm.
How do you say it's raining?
Es regnet.
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