No. 3,868 in German
starkregen
Heavy rain.
In a sentence
Der Starkregen hat in der Region Überschwemmungen verursacht.
The heavy rain caused flooding in the region.
Here, 'Starkregen' is used as a compound noun to describe intense or heavy rainfall, showcasing its functional use in discussing weather events.
Die Vorhersage warnt vor weiterem Starkregen in der kommenden Nacht.
The forecast warns of further heavy rain during the upcoming night.
In this sentence, 'Starkregen' is used within a meteorological context, indicating expected severe weather.
Starkregen ist häufig ein Faktor bei plötzlichen Überflutungen.
Heavy rain is often a factor in sudden flooding events.
Here, 'Starkregen' is referenced as a general phenomenon, emphasizing its role in environmental occurrences.
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