Dutch words for kids · Weather & seasons
How to say “rain” in Dutch
A rainy day is the perfect time for this word: puddles, umbrellas and raindrops on the window all give you something to point at.
Rain in Dutch
de regen
Sounds like ≈ duh RAY-khun
Good to know: "It's raining" is het regent. A useful word in the Netherlands!
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Wat is regen?
What is rain?
from De Regen (The Rain)
Ik vind regen niet leuk!
I don't like rain!
from Ik Vind Het Leuk! (I Like It!)
Het regent vandaag.
It rains today.
from De Seizoenen (The Seasons)
2 songs that teach it
“Rain” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Also sung in: De Seizoenen, Lekker Knus Binnen.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Watch raindrops race down the window and say regen.
- 2Put on boots and jump in puddles, shouting the word with every splash.
- 3Tap fingers on the table to make rain sounds, soft then loud.
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“Rain” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Dutchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Dutch songs with your family.