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How do you say "heavy rain" in German?
der starke Regen
In German, "heavy rain" is der starke Regen.
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Pronunciation
Say 'der SHTAHR-kuh RAY-gen' with stress on both words. Two syllables each.
Grammar notes
Der starke Regen is a noun phrase. Stark (strong/heavy) modifies Regen (masculine noun).
Example sentence
Der starke Regen überschwemmt die Straße.
The heavy rain floods the street.
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How to remember der starke Regen
Starker Regen is heavy rain that pours down hard and fast.
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Questions about der starke Regen
How do you say "heavy rain" in German?
In German, "heavy rain" is der starke Regen. It is a noun.
Is der starke Regen masculine or feminine?
Der starke Regen is a noun phrase. Stark (strong/heavy) modifies Regen (masculine noun).
How is der starke Regen used in a sentence?
Use der starke Regen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der starke Regen überschwemmt die Straße. (The heavy rain floods the street.).
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