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heavy rain
Very heavy rain, often starting suddenly, in which a large amount of precipitation falls in a short time. Heavy rain can lead to flooding.
Der Wetterdienst warnt vor Starkregen und möglichen Überflutungen in der Region.
The weather service is warning of heavy rain and possible flooding in the region.
The word is a compound made up of the adjective 'stark' (strong/heavy) and the noun 'der Regen' (rain). So it literally describes very heavy rain and is used as a fixed term.
Der Starkregen hat viele Keller überflutet.
The heavy rain flooded many basements.
'Starkregen' (heavy rain) is often used with the verb 'warnen' (to warn) and the preposition 'vor' (of/about). It is also often described what it leads to, for example 'Überschwemmungen' (floods) or 'Erdrutschen' (landslides).
Die Behörden warnen die Bevölkerung vor Starkregen.
The authorities are warning the population of heavy rain.
'Starkregen' (heavy rain) is a fixed term that often appears in weather forecasts and news reports. In short warnings, the word can also appear without an article.
Wetterwarnung: In der Nacht droht Starkregen mit Hagel.
Weather warning: Heavy rain with hail is expected during the night.
shower / shiver
'Schauer' and 'Starkregen' both have to do with rain that can occur suddenly. A 'Schauer', however, is usually short and may be only moderately heavy; it can also consist of snow or hail. 'Starkregen' means very heavy rain in which a lot of water falls in a short time. It is often a topic in severe weather warnings or floods. Learners may confuse the words because a heavy shower can feel like 'Starkregen'. In practice: 'Schauer' describes more the type and short duration of the precipitation, while 'Starkregen' emphasizes the dangerously large amount of rain.
Heute warnt die Stadt vor Starkregen, weil kleine Bäche überlaufen können.
Today the city is warning of heavy rain because small streams may overflow.
Morgen kann es einzelne Schauer geben, also nehme ich lieber eine Jacke mit.
There may be a few showers tomorrow, so I’d rather take a jacket with me.