Niederschlag

derNoun

precipitation; rainfall; setback

English translations

  1. 01

    precipitation

  2. 02

    rainfall

  3. 03

    rain

Word details

German meaning
Wasser, das in irgendeiner Form aus der Atmosphäre auf die Erde fällt (z.B. Regen, Schnee, Hagel).
English meaning
precipitation
Synonym
Regen, Schnee, Hagel
German example
Der Niederschlag war in den letzten Tagen sehr gering.
English example
The precipitation has been very low in the last few days.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Niederschlag
Plural Form
die Niederschläge

Example sentences with “Niederschlag”

  1. Der Niederschlag war heute sehr stark. (The precipitation was very heavy today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Niederschlag' used for bad news?

Yes, it can mean a setback or a blow to someone's plans.