regn
/ɾæɪ̯n/neuter
The Norwegian word for rain is regn.
regn is a neuter noun referring to an instance of particles falling. You can also use the related verb regne to describe the act of rain falling, including instances where it falls in large quantities.
Meaning: an instance of particles falling (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun, the indefinite form is regn and the definite form is regnet (the rain). If you want to describe rain showers, you can use the plural form regnbyger. When using the verb regne, the present tense is regner (rains/is raining) and the present perfect is har regnet (has rained). To express the common phrase 'it is raining', Norwegian uses the impersonal construction det regner, using det as the subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɾæɪ̯n/
Did you know?
- The Norwegian verb regne can also be used in the sense of 'to calculate' or 'to count', which is entirely different from the weather-related meaning.
- The expression å regne på paradiset meaning 'it rains in paradise' is used ironically to describe a small problem in an otherwise perfect situation.
- While regn is the standard word, Norwegians often use the term ruskevær to describe a specific kind of miserable, rainy and windy weather.
Examples in context
- Regnet varte i en uke.The rain lasted a week.This sentence shows how to use the definite form of regn.Tatoeba #2918098 by eirik174, translation #26703 by CK
- Det regnet hele natten.The rain lasted through the night.This sentence demonstrates the use of regn in a sentence about the night.Tatoeba #2918082 by eirik174, translation #26688 by CK
- Det kommer til å regne.It is going to rain.This sentence uses the verb form of regn to express a future event.Tatoeba #2918111 by eirik174, translation #26895 by CC
- Det er mye regn i dag.There is a lot of rain today.
- Jeg liker lyden av regnet mot vinduet.I like the sound of the rain against the window.
- Regnet gjør blomstene vakrere.The rain makes the flowers more beautiful.
- I morgen blir det regnvær.Tomorrow, there will be rain.
- Værgudene har bestemt seg for å sende oss litt regn.The weather gods have decided to send us some rain.
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Example conversation
Emma and Magnus are looking out the window.
- EmmaSe på alt det regnet!Look at all that rain!
- MagnusJa, det ser ut til å vare lenge.Yes, it looks like it will last long.
- EmmaJeg hater regn når jeg skal gå ut.I hate rain when I have to go out.
- MagnusDa må du bruke paraplyen din, Emma.Then you must use your umbrella, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rain” translations and entries regn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
