der Starkregen
Translation
heavy rain, downpour, torrential rain
Examples
Der Starkregen verursachte Überschwemmungen.
The heavy rain caused floods.
Wir wurden von einem Starkregen überrascht.
We were surprised by a downpour.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is a heavy rain. The rain today is a real downpour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wolkenbruch, Platzregen; Antonym: Nieselregen (drizzle)
Etymology
Composed of 'stark' (strong) and 'Regen' (rain). Literally 'strong rain'.
Memory Tips
Think of rain that is so 'strong' (stark) it feels like a solid wall of water.