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strömend
pouring
Describes a liquid, especially rain, that flows in large quantities and without interruption.
example
Bei strömendem Regen warteten wir auf den Bus.
We waited for the bus in the pouring rain.
strömend
pouring / streaming
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Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'strömend' (pouring/streaming) is the present participle of the verb 'strömen' (to flow, to move in one direction). Like other participles, it can be used as an adjective to describe an ongoing action.
EXAMPLE
Die strömende Menge bewegte sich langsam in Richtung Ausgang.
The streaming crowd moved slowly toward the exit.
Sentence structure
'Strömend' (pouring/streaming) is used almost exclusively as an adjective directly before a noun (attributively). Using it as a stand-alone predicate, e.g. 'Der Regen ist strömend' (the rain is pouring), is uncommon and sounds unnatural.
EXAMPLE
Trotz des strömenden Regens machten wir einen Spaziergang.
Despite the pouring rain, we went for a walk.
Typical collocation
By far the most common and fixed collocation for this meaning is 'strömender Regen' (pouring rain). This combination is often used as a unit to describe heavy, continuous rain.
EXAMPLE
Wir konnten wegen des strömenden Regens nicht nach draußen gehen.
We couldn't go outside because of the pouring rain.
Compare with
strömend vs laufend
ongoing / continual
'laufend' and 'strömend' can both describe a flowing movement. 'laufend' mainly fits water that is flowing, for example from a tap or in a stream. 'strömend' feels stronger: it describes liquid flowing in large quantities and without stopping, especially rain. In a figurative sense, 'strömend' can also be used for light or many people. 'laufend' is more neutral here, while 'strömend' emphasizes the amount and force of the movement.
strömend
Nach dem Konzert kamen die Menschen strömend aus der Halle.
After the concert, people streamed out of the hall.
laufend
Unter dem laufenden Wasser wusch sie schnell die Äpfel ab.
She quickly rinsed the apples under the running water.
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