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How do you say "light rain" in German?

der leichte Regen

Noun Masculine

In German, "light rain" is der leichte Regen.

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Pronunciation

Say 'der LY-khtuh RAY-gen' with stress on 'light' and 'rain'. Three syllables each.

Grammar notes

Der leichte Regen is a noun phrase. Leicht (light/easy) modifies Regen. Gender: masculine.

Example sentence

Der leichte Regen nässt mich nicht.

The light rain doesn't get me wet.

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How to remember der leichte Regen

Leichte Regen is light rain, a gentle drizzle rather than a downpour.

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Questions about der leichte Regen

How do you say "light rain" in German?

In German, "light rain" is der leichte Regen. It is a noun.

Is der leichte Regen masculine or feminine?

Der leichte Regen is a noun phrase. Leicht (light/easy) modifies Regen. Gender: masculine.

How is der leichte Regen used in a sentence?

Use der leichte Regen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der leichte Regen nässt mich nicht. (The light rain doesn't get me wet.).

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