A1 noun Neutral #1,430 am häufigsten

rain

/reɪn/

Rain is water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops. It is a natural weather event that provides water for plants and fills rivers and lakes.

Beispiele

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1

I need to take an umbrella because of the rain.

I need to take an umbrella because of the rain.

2

The heavy rain caused significant delays to the city's public transportation system.

The heavy rain caused significant delays to the city's public transportation system.

3

It’s starting to rain, let’s head inside!

It’s starting to rain, let’s head inside!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
rain
Verb
rain
Adverb
rainily
Adjektiv
rainy
Verwandt
rainfall
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Rain' falling on a 'Train'. Both words sound the same and it's easy to visualize a train moving through a storm.

Schnelles Quiz

Take your umbrella with you, there is a lot of ___ today.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

I need to take an umbrella because of the rain.

everyday

I need to take an umbrella because of the rain.

2

The heavy rain caused significant delays to the city's public transportation system.

formal

The heavy rain caused significant delays to the city's public transportation system.

3

It’s starting to rain, let’s head inside!

informal

It’s starting to rain, let’s head inside!

4

The ecosystem relies on consistent rain to maintain biodiversity.

academic

The ecosystem relies on consistent rain to maintain biodiversity.

5

The construction project was paused due to the heavy rain forecast.

business

The construction project was paused due to the heavy rain forecast.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
rain
Verb
rain
Adverb
rainily
Adjektiv
rainy
Verwandt
rainfall

Häufige Kollokationen

heavy rain heavy rain
light rain light rain
pouring rain pouring rain
acid rain acid rain
rain shower rain shower

Häufige Phrasen

rain or shine

rain or shine

save for a rainy day

save for a rainy day

right as rain

right as rain

Wird oft verwechselt mit

rain vs reign

Reign refers to the period of time a king or queen rules, though it sounds exactly like rain.

rain vs rein

Rein refers to the leather straps used to control a horse.

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Nutzungshinweise

Rain is most commonly used as an uncountable noun to describe the weather. However, it can be used as a verb (it is raining) to describe the action of water falling.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'rainy' (adjective) when they should use 'rain' (noun), for example saying 'There is a lot of rainy' instead of 'There is a lot of rain.'

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Rain' falling on a 'Train'. Both words sound the same and it's easy to visualize a train moving through a storm.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English word 'regn', which has Germanic origins related to the flow of water.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun (e.g., 'There is much rain') Can be used with 'a' for specific types (e.g., 'a light rain') Commonly follows the dummy subject 'it' as a verb
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Kultureller Kontext

In English-speaking cultures, talking about the rain is a very common way to start a polite conversation with a stranger.

Schnelles Quiz

Take your umbrella with you, there is a lot of ___ today.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Mehr Weather Wörter

windy

A1

Windy is an adjective used to describe weather conditions where there is a lot of strong, moving air. It characterizes a day or a place where the wind is blowing harder than usual, often making it feel colder or causing objects to move.

foggy

A1

Foggy is an adjective used to describe weather where there is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground. It makes it very difficult to see things that are far away or even close by.

stormy

A1

Describes weather that is characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and often thunder or lightning. It can also refer to a situation or relationship marked by strong conflict or angry arguments.

overcast

A1

An overcast is a condition where the entire sky is covered with clouds and no sun can be seen. It describes a grey and dull sky that often happens before rain or during cold days.

cool

A1

Describes a temperature that is moderately cold, typically in a way that is pleasant or refreshing. It is used to describe weather that is neither hot nor very cold, often requiring a light jacket.

freezing

A1

Freezing refers to the temperature at which water turns into ice, which is 0°C or 32°F. It describes the process or the state of the weather when it is cold enough for liquid to become solid.

humid

A1

Humid describes air that feels wet, damp, and sticky because it contains a lot of water vapor. It is often used to describe hot weather that makes you feel sweaty.

wet

A1

Describes something that is covered in or full of water or another liquid. In the context of weather, it refers to a day or period when it is raining.

mild

A1

Mild describes weather that is warmer than usual for a specific time of year, especially in winter or autumn. It means the temperature is moderate and pleasant, rather than being very cold or freezing.

snow

A1

Snow consists of soft, white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky during cold weather. It accumulates on the ground as a white layer and is a common feature of winter in many parts of the world.

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