Regenperiode

/ˈʁeːɡn̩peːɐ̯i̯oːdə/
rainy season

Während der Regenperiode bleibt das Wetter oft bewölkt und feucht.

During the rainy season, the weather often stays cloudy and damp.


neutral

A period of time characterized by frequent or continuous rainfall, typically seasonal.

Die Regenperiode im Monsungebiet dauert von Juni bis September.

The rainy season in the monsoon region lasts from June to September.

Often used in meteorology and climatology to describe seasonal weather patterns.

Collocations

lange Regenperiodelong rainy seasontrockene Regenperiodedry rainy seasonRegenperiode beginnenrainy season begins

Pro Tip

Seasonal Context

In German-speaking regions, 'Regenperiode' often refers to the wet season in tropical climates (e.g., monsoon areas) rather than local weather patterns.

Gold Rule

Compound Noun Structure

German compound nouns like 'Regenperiode' are formed by combining two or more words, with the last word determining the grammatical gender (here: feminine 'die Periode').

Word Origin

From German 'Regen' (rain) + 'Periode' (period), borrowed from Latin 'periodus' (cycle), ultimately from Greek 'περίοδος' (periodos, circuit).

Usage Notes

Common in weather forecasts and climate discussions. Not typically used for brief rainy spells but rather extended periods of consistent rainfall.

Word Breakdown

Regen
rain
root
+
Periode
period
root
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