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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.
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.
halo
'Regenbogen' and 'Halo' are both light phenomena in the sky and may be visible after rain, in fog, or under special lighting conditions. The difference is the shape and the situation. A 'Regenbogen' is a colorful arc created by sunlight in water droplets. A 'Halo' is a glowing ring around the sun or moon. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with light and the atmosphere. If you see a colorful arc in the sky, you say 'Regenbogen'. If a ring is visible directly around the sun or moon, you say 'Halo'.
Nach dem kurzen Regen sahen wir einen hellen Regenbogen über den Häusern.
After the brief rain, we saw a bright rainbow above the houses.
Am Abend stand ein schwacher Halo um den Mond.
In the evening, there was a faint halo around the moon.