De regen
Example: De regen valt hard op het dak.
Definition
"De regen" refers to the water droplets that fall from clouds in the sky to the ground. It is a natural weather phenomenon characterized by precipitation, often affecting outdoor activities and the environment, such as in the phrase: 'De regen valt hard op het dak.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de regen" comes from the Old Dutch word 'regan,' related to the German 'Regen' and English 'rain.' These words all derive from the Proto-Germanic root '*regnō,' meaning water falling from the sky. Did you know that 'regen' has been used in Dutch for centuries to describe this essential part of the water cycle?
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"De regen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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