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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Meanings
strömend
streaming
Describes, in a figurative sense, something that moves like a strong, continuous flow, for example light, energy, or a crowd of people.
EXAMPLE
Strömendes Licht erfüllte den Raum, als die Vorhänge aufgingen.
Streaming light filled the room when the curtains opened.
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 fließend
fluent / flowing
Fließend generally describes a liquid moving continuously. Strömend additionally emphasizes a large amount or forceful movement and is typically used in the phrase “strömender Regen” (pouring rain). Use fließend for normal continuous flow and strömend for very heavy rain or a strong flow of water.
strömend
Wir suchten Schutz vor dem strömenden Regen.
We looked for shelter from the pouring rain.
fließend
Wir reinigen die Flaschen unter fließendem Wasser.
We clean the bottles under running water.
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