Good to know. Regular (weak) verb: Präteritum with -te (ich machte), Partizip with ge- and -t (gemacht). Most German verbs work like this.
regnen in every tense
The three you'll use most are highlighted: Präsens for now, Perfekt for the past when you speak, Futur I for later.
Präsens
now
| er/sie/es | regnetit rains |
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Präteritum
past, mostly written
| er/sie/es | regneteit rained |
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Perfekt
past, spoken, with haben
| er/sie/es | hat geregnetit has rained |
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Plusquamperfekt
had done
| er/sie/es | hatte geregnetit had rained |
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Futur I
will do
| er/sie/es | wird regnenit will rain |
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regnen in use
- A1
Es regnet.
It's raining.
- A1
Regnet es morgen?
Will it rain tomorrow?
- A2
Es hat die ganze Nacht geregnet.
It rained all night.
Good to know
- Only with 'es': es regnet, es hat geregnet.
- Weather verbs: es schneit, es regnet.
Build it yourself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is regnen with haben or sein in the Perfekt?
regnen takes haben. For example: —.
What is the past tense of regnen?
Präteritum: regnete. Perfekt: hat geregnet.
Is regnen a regular verb?
Yes, it's regular (weak).