der Regenfall
Translation
rainfall, downpour
Examples
Starke Regenfälle führten zu Überschwemmungen.
Heavy rainfall led to floods.
Der Regenfall war unerwartet heftig.
The rainfall was unexpectedly heavy.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + Regenfall heavy rainfall starker Regenfall
Similar Words
Synonyms: precipitation, shower; Antonyms: drought, dryness
Etymology
A compound word from 'Regen' (rain) and 'Fall' (fall). Literally 'rain-fall'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct equivalent of the English word 'rainfall'. 'Regen' is rain, 'Fall' is fall. Very easy to remember.