Signification
Rain falling intensely and in large amounts.
Contexte culturel
Rain is often celebrated in songs and poetry as a cleansing force, but in modern cities, it's a major logistical headache. Farmers distinguish between 'δυνατή βροχή' (which can wash away seeds) and 'ποτιστική βροχή' (gentle, soaking rain). Athens is notorious for flooding during heavy rain due to the 'Kifisos' river being paved over. On islands like Santorini, rain is rare and precious; 'δυνατή βροχή' is often seen as a blessing for the water cisterns.
The 'Strength' Rule
In Greek, most weather intensity is described with 'δυνατός' (strong). Strong wind, strong rain, strong sun!
Gender Check
Don't forget that 'βροχή' is feminine. Using 'δυνατό' (neuter) is a very common beginner mistake.
Signification
Rain falling intensely and in large amounts.
The 'Strength' Rule
In Greek, most weather intensity is described with 'δυνατός' (strong). Strong wind, strong rain, strong sun!
Gender Check
Don't forget that 'βροχή' is feminine. Using 'δυνατό' (neuter) is a very common beginner mistake.
Use 'Πολύ'
You can add 'πολύ' (very) before 'δυνατή' for extra emphasis: 'πολύ δυνατή βροχή'.
The Umbrella Etiquette
In Greece, during 'δυνατή βροχή', people often share umbrellas with strangers at bus stops. It's a great way to practice your Greek!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'δυνατός'.
Χθες το βράδυ είχε ________ βροχή και δεν κοιμήθηκα καλά.
The noun 'βροχή' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'δυνατή'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'heavy rain' in Greek?
Πώς λέμε 'heavy rain' στα ελληνικά;
'Δυνατή βροχή' is the standard collocation for heavy rain.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Γιατί άργησες; Β: Γιατί είχε ________ και πολλή κίνηση στους δρόμους.
Rain is a common cause for traffic and delays.
Match the weather to the action.
Αν έχει δυνατή βροχή...
You take an umbrella when it rains heavily.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
English vs Greek Metaphors
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΧθες το βράδυ είχε ________ βροχή και δεν κοιμήθηκα καλά.
The noun 'βροχή' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'δυνατή'.
Πώς λέμε 'heavy rain' στα ελληνικά;
'Δυνατή βροχή' is the standard collocation for heavy rain.
Α: Γιατί άργησες; Β: Γιατί είχε ________ και πολλή κίνηση στους δρόμους.
Rain is a common cause for traffic and delays.
Αν έχει δυνατή βροχή...
You take an umbrella when it rains heavily.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's understandable but sounds like a child speaking. Stick to 'δυνατή βροχή' for natural Greek.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or read it in a newspaper.
'Βροχή' is just rain. 'Καταιγίδα' is a storm with thunder, lightning, and usually wind.
You can say 'ρίχνει πολλή βροχή' or the idiom 'ρίχνει καρέκλες'.
Yes, it becomes 'δυνατές βροχές' (plural).
Not a single verb, but 'καταρρέω' is not used. We use 'βρέχει δυνατά'.
No, for snow we say 'πυκνό χιόνι' (thick snow).
It literally means 'it's throwing chairs.'
Yes, it's standard in Cypriot Greek as well.
Yes, 'ισχυρή' is a synonym for 'δυνατή' but sounds slightly more formal.
Expressions liées
καταρρακτώδης βροχή
specialized formTorrential rain
ψιχάλα
contrastDrizzle
καταιγίδα
similarStorm
ρίχνει καρέκλες
synonymRaining cats and dogs
μουσκίδι
builds onSoaking wet
