German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Rain" in German: Regen
der Regen
Rain in German is der Regen, masculine. The verb is regnen: Es regnet. A umbrella is der Regenschirm, and wet weather often ends outdoor plans fast.
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How to pronounce Regen
Say it
RAY-gen
/ˈʁeːɡn̩/
RAY-gen. Soft g, sometimes almost like a y between vowels. Stress the first syllable.
"Rain" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Regen | rain The noun. | The noun. |
| es regnet | it is raining Default weather verb phrase. | Default weather verb phrase. |
| der Regenschirm | umbrella Rain protection. | Rain protection. |
| der Nieselregen | drizzle Light rain. | Light rain. |
How to use Regen in real life
- 1Looking outside
Der Regen kommt gleich.
The rain is coming soon.
Gleich means in a moment.
- 2Changing plans
Bei Regen fallen wir aus.
If it rains, we're cancelling.
Bei Regen = in the event of rain.
- 3Packing
Nimm einen Schirm gegen den Regen mit.
Take an umbrella against the rain.
Gegen den Regen uses accusative.
Mistakes English speakers make with Regen
Incorrect: Es ist Regen.
Correct: Es regnet. / Es gibt Regen.
The natural sentence is Es regnet. Es ist Regen sounds wrong.
Incorrect: die Regen
Correct: der Regen
Regen is masculine. Plural Regenfälle for rainfalls.
Good to know
Rain is a constant travel companion in northern Germany, and people rarely leave without a plan B. A compact Regenschirm lives in many bags year-round.
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Caught without a jacket downtown
ChatPal
Spürst du den Regen schon?
Do you feel the rain already?
You
Ja, der Regen kommt stärker.
Yes, the rain is getting heavier.
ChatPal
Unter den Baum vor dem Regen!
Under the tree out of the rain!
You
Gute Idee. Der Regen soll bald aufhören.
Good idea. The rain should stop soon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rain" in German
How do you say it is raining?
Es regnet. For heavy rain: Es regnet stark.
Is Regen masculine?
Yes: der Regen.
What is Regenschirm?
Umbrella: Regen + Schirm (screen/shield).
How do you say in the rain?
Im Regen: Wir stehen im Regen.
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