Platzregen

German

Etymology

From platz(en) (to burst, happen suddenly) +‎ Regen (rain); attested since the late 15th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈplat͡sˌʁeːɡn̩/
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  • Hyphenation: Platz‧re‧gen

Noun

Platzregen m (strong, genitive Platzregens, plural Platzregen)

  1. downpour
    Synonym: Sturzregen

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