Dutch · Nature & Weather
de regen
rain
Beginnernoun
Definition
Water that falls from clouds.
Example
Het regent buiten.
It is raining outside.
Etymology
'De regen' comes from the Old Dutch 'regan', which is closely associated with the Proto-Germanic '*regnaz', reflecting the importance of water in agriculture.
How & Where It’s Used
'De regen' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, frequently featured in conversation about weather, and understood universally in Dutch regions.
Literary Heritage
The concept of rain appears in various Dutch proverbs and poems, often symbolizing renewal.