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"Umbrella" in German: Regenschirm
der Regenschirm
Umbrella in German is der Regenschirm. You open it with aufspannen or aufmachen: Spann den Regenschirm auf. A sun umbrella is often ein Sonnenschirm.
Leaving home
Nimm den Regenschirm mit, es nieselt schon.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Regenschirm
Say it
RAY-gen-sheerm
/ˈʁeːɡn̩ʃɪʁm/
RAY-gen-sheerm. Soft sch as sh. Stress RAY.
"Umbrella" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Regenschirm | the umbrella Rain umbrella. | Rain umbrella. |
| Regenschirm aufspannen | to open an umbrella Getting ready in the rain. | Getting ready in the rain. |
| der Sonnenschirm | sun umbrella / parasol Beach or café shade. | Beach or café shade. |
| Taschenregenschirm | folding umbrella Compact travel size. | Compact travel size. |
How to use Regenschirm in real life
- 1Leaving home
Nimm den Regenschirm mit, es nieselt schon.
Take the umbrella, it's already drizzling.
Den Regenschirm.
- 2On the street
Mein Regenschirm ist umgestülpt vom Wind.
My umbrella got blown inside out by the wind.
Classic rain fail.
- 3Café terrace
Können wir unter den Regenschirm rücken?
Can we move under the umbrella?
Shared cover.
Mistakes English speakers make with Regenschirm
Incorrect: das Umbrella
Correct: der Regenschirm
Use Regenschirm, masculine.
Incorrect: die Regenschirm
Correct: der Regenschirm
Gender is der, not die.
Good to know
German weather changes fast, so a Taschenregenschirm lives in many bags. Shared Regenschirme on narrow sidewalks lead to polite dodging dances.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Caught in a sudden shower
ChatPal
Hast du einen Regenschirm dabei?
Do you have an umbrella with you?
You
Ja. Unter meinem Regenschirm ist Platz für zwei.
Yes. Under my umbrella there's room for two.
ChatPal
Danke. Spann den Regenschirm bitte ganz auf.
Thanks. Please open the umbrella all the way.
You
Fertig. Der Regenschirm hält jedenfalls.
Done. The umbrella is holding for now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Umbrella" in German
How do you say umbrella?
Der Regenschirm.
Open an umbrella?
Den Regenschirm aufspannen.
Sun umbrella?
Der Sonnenschirm.
Gender?
Masculine: der Regenschirm.
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