heavy rain
der Starkregen, die Starkregen
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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.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Starkregen |
| genitive | des Starkregens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Starkregen | die Starkregen |
| accusative | den Starkregen | die Starkregen |
| dative | dem Starkregen | den Starkregen |
| genitive | des Starkregens | der Starkregen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
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.
Der Starkregen führte in vielen Teilen des Landes zu Problemen.
The heavy rain caused problems in many parts of the country.
'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.
flood / deluge
Starkregen and Sintflut can both describe exceptionally heavy rain. Starkregen mainly emphasizes the large amount of rain that falls in a short time, while Sintflut, in its figurative sense, highlights an overwhelming and usually prolonged deluge. „Starkregen“ is therefore more suitable for an objective description, while „Sintflut“ is more suitable for a dramatic portrayal.
Der Starkregen überflutete in kurzer Zeit mehrere Straßen.
The heavy rain flooded several streets in a short time.
Nach stundenlangem Regen fühlte sich die überflutete Straße wie eine Sintflut an.
After hours of rain, the flooded street felt like a deluge.
