regn
[ˈʁɑɪ̯ˀn]
The English word 'rain' is translated into Danish as regn.
The primary word for rain is regn. If you want to describe a light drizzle, you can use støvregn, while skybrud is used to refer to a downpour. For a more technical term meaning 'precipitation', you can use Nedbør.
Meaning: an instance of particles falling (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the noun regn to name the substance, but use the verb regne to describe the weather event.
How does it change in a sentence?
The definite form of the noun regn is regnen. To describe the action of it raining, use the verb regner (it is raining) or the phrase det siler (it is pouring).
Did you know?
- While English uses the word 'drizzle' for light rain, Danish uses støvregn, which literally translates to 'dust rain' to describe that fine, misty sensation.
- When the rain is extremely heavy and constant, Danes might say det siler instead of just saying it is raining hard, comparing the falling water to water being poured through a sieve.
- The Danish word skybrud literally translates to 'cloud break'. It describes a sudden, violent downpour that feels as if the clouds have physically snapped open.
Examples in context
- Der er regn på vej.It is going to rain soon.This sentence is useful for saying there is rain on the way.Tatoeba #1962401 by danepo, translation #32468 by CK
- Det vil snart regne.It's going to rain soon.This sentence is useful for saying it is going to rain soon.Tatoeba #1962410 by danepo, translation #995246 by NickC
- Det ser ud til regn.It looks like rain.This sentence is useful for saying it looks like rain.Tatoeba #2457633 by danepo, translation #26783 by blay_paul
- I dag regner det meget, så tag en paraply med!Today it's raining a lot, so bring an umbrella!
- 107 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mikkel and Freja are looking out the window at the weather.
- MikkelSe, nu kommer der regn!Look, now the rain is coming!
- FrejaÅh nej, vi må skynde os ind.Oh no, we must hurry inside.
- MikkelHvor meget regn tror du kommer?How much rain do you think is coming?
- FrejaJeg tror, det bliver et skybrud.I think it will be a downpour.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry regn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
