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How do you say "rainstorm" in German?
der Regensturm
In German, "rainstorm" is der Regensturm.
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Pronunciation
Say 'RAY-gen-SHTOORM' with stress on the first syllable. Three syllables.
Grammar notes
Der Regensturm is a masculine noun. It's a compound of Regen (rain) and Sturm (storm). Plural: die Regenstürme.
Example sentence
Der Regensturm ist gefährlich.
The rainstorm is dangerous.
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How to remember der Regensturm
Regensturm combines Regen (rain) and Sturm (storm). It's a violent rainstorm.
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Questions about der Regensturm
How do you say "rainstorm" in German?
In German, "rainstorm" is der Regensturm. It is a noun.
Is der Regensturm masculine or feminine?
Der Regensturm is a masculine noun. It's a compound of Regen (rain) and Sturm (storm). Plural: die Regenstürme.
How is der Regensturm used in a sentence?
Use der Regensturm as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Regensturm ist gefährlich. (The rainstorm is dangerous.).
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