Regenschauer
Definition
Regenschauer is a German word that literally translates to “rain shower” in English. It is composed of two parts: “Regen” meaning rain and “Schauer” meaning shower or rain shower. In meteorological terms, it refers to a short period of rainfall that is often sudden but tends to be relatively brief.
Opposite
The opposite of Regenschauer would be “Trockenheit” meaning drought or dryness. While a Regenschauer is characterized by rainfall, a period of Trockenheit is marked by the absence of rain or the lack of water in general.
Synonyms
Some synonyms for Regenschauer are:
- Niederschlag
- Regenfall
- Platzregen
- Wolkenbruch
These terms can be used interchangeably to refer to a rain shower or a sudden burst of rainfall.
Examples
Here are a few examples of how Regenschauer can be used in sentences:
- Heute gab es morgens einen kurzen Regenschauer. (Today there was a brief rain shower in the morning.)
- Nach einem langen Tag der Hitze war der Regenschauer eine willkommene Abkühlung. (After a long day of heat, the rain shower was a welcome relief.)
- Während des Spaziergangs wurde ich von einem unerwarteten Regenschauer überrascht. (I was caught off guard by an unexpected rain shower during the walk.)\ Visit YouGlish.com