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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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Both words refer to water falling from the clouds. Regenfall, however, sounds less common and more technical, and often highlights the event or the intensity of the rain. In everyday situations, Regen is almost always the appropriate choice; Regenfall is more suitable for factual descriptions.
Der starke Regenfall hat in der Nacht mehrere Straßen überschwemmt.
The heavy rainfall flooded several streets during the night.
Der starke Regen hat in der Nacht mehrere Straßen überschwemmt.
The heavy rain flooded several streets during the night.
