A1 Expression ニュートラル

det regner meget

it is raining a lot

意味

Describing heavy rain.

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文化的背景

Danes have a very high tolerance for rain. 'Det regner meget' is often said with a shrug rather than genuine distress. It's a fact of life that doesn't stop outdoor activities like cycling to work. In Greenland (part of the Danish Realm), 'det regner meget' might be less common than 'det sner meget' (it snows a lot), but rain is becoming more frequent due to climate change, which is a significant topic of discussion. The Faroese have dozens of words for rain. While they speak Faroese, when speaking Danish, they might find 'det regner meget' too simple to describe their horizontal, misty, and intense Atlantic rain. For many newcomers, the frequency of 'det regner meget' is the biggest culture shock. Learning to complain about it in Danish is considered a sign of successful integration.

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The 'Hygge' Connection

If you say 'det regner meget' with a smile, it usually means you're happy to stay inside and be cozy.

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Avoid 'Mange'

Never say 'regner mange'. It's the most common beginner mistake. Rain is a mass, not a count.

意味

Describing heavy rain.

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The 'Hygge' Connection

If you say 'det regner meget' with a smile, it usually means you're happy to stay inside and be cozy.

⚠️

Avoid 'Mange'

Never say 'regner mange'. It's the most common beginner mistake. Rain is a mass, not a count.

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Add 'Hvad?'

Add 'hvad?' to the end of the phrase to sound like a native Dane making small talk.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to say 'It is raining a lot today'.

I dag ______ det meget.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: regner

In the present tense, we use 'regner'. Because the sentence starts with 'I dag', the verb comes before 'det'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct way to say 'It rains a lot'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det regner meget.

Danish doesn't use 'er' with weather verbs, and 'meget' is used for uncountable rain.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Skal vi gå en tur? B: Nej, se ud af vinduet! ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det regner meget

The context of saying 'No' and 'look out the window' suggests a reason like heavy rain.

Match the Danish phrase to the situation.

You are at a bus stop and want to start a conversation about the heavy downpour.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det regner meget, hvad?

Adding 'hvad?' (right?) at the end is a common way to invite a response in small talk.

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Rain Intensity in Danish

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Light

  • Det støvregner
  • Det drypper
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Medium

  • Det regner
  • Det regner lidt
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Heavy

  • Det regner meget
  • Det øser ned
  • Det siler ned

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is raining a lot today'. Fill Blank A1

I dag ______ det meget.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: regner

In the present tense, we use 'regner'. Because the sentence starts with 'I dag', the verb comes before 'det'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct way to say 'It rains a lot'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det regner meget.

Danish doesn't use 'er' with weather verbs, and 'meget' is used for uncountable rain.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Skal vi gå en tur? B: Nej, se ud af vinduet! ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det regner meget

The context of saying 'No' and 'look out the window' suggests a reason like heavy rain.

Match the Danish phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are at a bus stop and want to start a conversation about the heavy downpour.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det regner meget, hvad?

Adding 'hvad?' (right?) at the end is a common way to invite a response in small talk.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No. Danish doesn't have a continuous 'is raining' form. Just say 'Det regner'.

No, it's neutral. You can use it in any situation.

'Meget' is common and conversational. 'Kraftigt' is more formal, like in a weather report.

The Danish equivalent is 'Det regner skomagerdrenge' (It's raining shoemaker boys).

Grammatically, it's a dummy subject, like 'it' in English. It doesn't refer to anything specific.

No, for snow you say 'Det sner meget'.

Not at all! Complaining about the rain is a standard way to bond with Danes.

Danish has many silent letters. The 'g' after a vowel often becomes a soft 'j' sound or disappears.

No, you must use the past tense: 'Det regnede meget i går'.

Say 'Det regner lidt' or 'Det støvregner'.

関連フレーズ

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Det øser ned

similar

It's pouring down

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Det støvregner

contrast

It's drizzling

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Regnvejr

builds on

Rainy weather

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Skybrud

specialized form

Cloudburst / Flash flood

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