der Niederschlag
Translation
precipitation, rainfall, precipitate, knockdown
Examples
Der Wetterbericht sagt starken Niederschlag voraus.
The weather forecast predicts heavy precipitation.
In der Chemie bildet sich ein Niederschlag.
In chemistry, a precipitate is formed.
Der Boxer erzielte einen Niederschlag.
The boxer scored a knockdown.
Grammar Patterns
heavy/light precipitation heavy/light precipitation There was heavy precipitation yesterday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Regen (rain), Schnee (snow) (for precipitation)
Etymology
From 'nieder-' (down) + 'Schlag' (strike, blow). It refers to something that 'strikes down' from the sky (rain) or to the ground (a boxer).
Memory Tips
Picture rain 'schlagen' (hitting) 'nieder' (down) on the ground to remember the weather meaning.