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rainbow
An arc-shaped light phenomenon in the sky that is created by the refraction and reflection of sunlight in water droplets and appears in the colors of the spectrum.
Nach dem kurzen Regen konnten wir einen wunderschönen Regenbogen sehen.
After the brief rain, we could see a beautiful rainbow.
rainbow
In a figurative sense, a symbol of peace, hope, diversity, or the connection between different worlds or states.
Die Regenbogenflagge ist ein internationales Symbol für die LGBTQ+-Bewegung.
The rainbow flag is an international symbol of the LGBTQ+ movement.
The word is a clear compound of 'Regen' (rain) and 'Bogen' (arc/bow). So it literally describes an arc that appears in the sky during or after rain.
Kinder malen oft eine Sonne und einen Regenbogen.
Children often draw a sun and a rainbow.
When referring to the weather phenomenon, 'Regenbogen' is often used with verbs such as 'sehen' (to see), 'erscheinen' (to appear), or 'sich bilden' (to form). Typical adjectives are 'bunt' (colorful), 'wunderschön' (beautiful), or 'doppelt' (double).
Plötzlich bildete sich ein doppelter Regenbogen am Horizont.
Suddenly, a double rainbow formed on the horizon.
In its symbolic meaning, 'Regenbogen' is often used in connection with nouns such as 'Flagge' (flag), 'Symbol' (symbol), or 'Zeichen' (sign). It is then linked with concepts such as 'Frieden' (peace), 'Vielfalt' (diversity), or 'Hoffnung' (hope).
Der Regenbogen gilt in vielen Kulturen als Symbol der Hoffnung.
The rainbow is considered a symbol of hope in many cultures.
