How to Say "Rain" in Dutch - How To Say Guide

regen

/ˈreː.ɣə(n)/

The English word "rain" translates to Dutch as regen.

regen is a noun used to describe an instance of particles falling.

Meaning: an instance of particles falling (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

To express the plural "rains", use regens. If you wish to use the verb meaning "to rain", use the form regenen.

/ˈreː.ɣə(n)/. The first of two syllables is stressed.

The Dutch phrase het regent pijpenstelen literally translates to 'it is raining pipe stems', meaning it is raining very heavily.
The Dutch word for a very heavy, torrential downpour is slagregen, which literally translates to 'strike-rain'.
The Dutch word regen shares the same ancient root as the English word 'rain', both descending from the Proto-Germanic *regną.

Waar is de regen?
Where is the rain?
This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the regen.
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Hou je van regen?
Do you like rain?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes regen.
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Blijf uit de regen.
Stay out of the rain.
This sentence is useful for advising someone to stay away from the regen.
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Het regent vandaag.
It's raining today.
Pas op voor de regen.
Watch out for the rain.
De regenbuien kunnen hevig zijn.
The rain showers can be heavy.
Het regent druppels.
It's raining droplets.
Ik voel de druppels op mijn gezicht.
I feel the drops on my face.
Het geluid van de vallende druppels is rustgevend.
The sound of falling droplets is soothing.
Het regent pijpenstelen.
It's raining cats and dogs.
Wat een plensbui!
What a downpour!
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Levi and Julia are looking out the window.

Levi

Kijk, de regen is eindelijk begonnen.
Look, the rain has finally started.
Julia

Dat is goed voor de planten.
That is good for the plants.
Levi

Ja, maar ik haat regen tijdens het wandelen.
Yes, but I hate rain during a walk.
Julia

Dan pakken we gewoon de auto, Levi.
Then we'll just take the car, Levi.

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