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Regenbogen

rainbow

noun RAY-gen-boh-gen Rare
Animals & Nature Weather

Usage Note

Regenbogen is masculine (der Regenbogen). A rainbow forms when sunlight refracts through raindrops; the word compounds Regen (rain) and Bogen (arc). In German idiom, am Ende des Regenbogens refers to something elusive, and the rainbow is a widespread symbol of hope.

Examples

"Nach dem Schauer erschien ein leuchtender Regenbogen am Himmel."

Natural Translation

After the shower a bright rainbow appeared in the sky.

Literal Translation

After the shower appeared a glowing rainbow in the sky.

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