die Regenjacke
rain jacket
A jacket made of water-repellent or waterproof material that protects against rain.
EXAMPLE
Bei dem starken Regen ziehe ich meine Regenjacke an.
I put on my rain jacket because of the heavy rain.
die Regenjacke
rain jacket
die Regenjacke, die Regenjacken
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Regenjacke, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Regenjacken |
| genitive | der Regenjacke |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Regenjacke | die Regenjacken |
| accusative | die Regenjacke | die Regenjacken |
| dative | der Regenjacke | den Regenjacken |
| genitive | der Regenjacke | der Regenjacken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Regenjacke' (rain jacket) is made up of 'Regen' (rain) and 'Jacke' (jacket). The base word 'Jacke' refers to the type of clothing; 'Regen' indicates the weather conditions it is designed for.
EXAMPLE
Für die Wanderung packe ich eine leichte Regenjacke ein.
I’m packing a lightweight rain jacket for the hike.
Typical collocations
'Regenjacke' (rain jacket) is especially often used with the verbs 'anziehen' (to put on), 'tragen' (to wear), and 'einpacken' (to pack). These combinations describe using the jacket or taking it along for later.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der dunklen Wolken trägt er heute eine Regenjacke.
Because of the dark clouds, he is wearing a rain jacket today.
Weather context
'Regenjacke' (rain jacket) is often used with references to the weather or outdoor activities, for example hiking, cycling, or going for a walk. This quickly makes it clear that the jacket is meant to protect against wet weather.
EXAMPLE
Beim Radfahren nehme ich immer eine Regenjacke mit.
I always take a rain jacket with me when cycling.
In real life
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