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rainfall
The event or process in which rain falls from the sky. The word is often used to describe the amount or intensity of the rain.
Nach dem langanhaltenden Regenfall waren die Flüsse stark angeschwollen.
After the prolonged rainfall, the rivers had swollen considerably.
This word is a simple compound of 'der Regen' (rain) and 'der Fall' (fall). So it literally describes the falling of rain.
Der plötzliche Regenfall überraschte die Wanderer.
The sudden rainfall surprised the hikers.
'Regenfall' is often combined with adjectives that describe intensity or duration. Common combinations are 'starker Regenfall' (heavy rainfall), 'heftiger Regenfall' (intense rainfall), and 'langanhaltender Regenfall' (prolonged rainfall).
Heftige Regenfälle führten in der Region zu Überschwemmungen.
Heavy rainfall led to flooding in the region.
This word is often used in more formal contexts such as weather reports or news to emphasize the amount or intensity of the rain. In normal conversation, people usually just say 'Regen' (rain).
Der Wetterbericht warnt für morgen vor starken Regenfällen.
The weather report is warning of heavy rainfall tomorrow.
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'der Regen' and 'der Regenfall' both refer to water that falls from clouds. 'Regen' is the normal everyday word and works almost always when talking about the weather. 'Regenfall' sounds more technical and is more likely to be used when talking about the amount, duration, or intensity of the rain, for example in a weather report or in science. Learners may confuse the words because they look very similar. In everyday life, people usually say 'Regen'; 'Regenfall' fits better when describing the process or the measured amount more precisely.
Der starke Regenfall hat in der Nacht mehrere Straßen überflutet.
The heavy rainfall flooded several streets during the night.
Nach der Arbeit laufe ich schnell nach Hause, weil der Regen stärker wird.
After work, I walk home quickly because the rain is getting heavier.