Regenzeit
In den Tropen gibt es eine ausgeprägte Regenzeit.
In the tropics, there is a distinct rainy season.
A period of the year characterized by heavy rainfall, typically in tropical or subtropical regions.
Während der Regenzeit sind die Straßen oft überflutet.
During the rainy season, the roads are often flooded.
In meteorology, 'Regenzeit' refers to the season when most of the annual rainfall occurs.
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Context matters
In non-tropical regions, 'Regenzeit' may colloquially refer to any prolonged period of frequent rain, even outside the meteorological definition.
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Capitalization
In German, nouns are always capitalized, so 'Regenzeit' is always written with a capital 'R'.
Word Origin
From German 'Regen' (rain) + 'Zeit' (time), first attested in the 19th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in climatology and travel contexts, especially for tropical regions like Southeast Asia or Central America.