This is the 891st most frequent German word.
regen
"Regen" means "rain" in English.
Here, 'regnet' is the verb form in past tense of 'regen', used in the context of rainfall.
Es hat die ganze Nacht geregnet.
It rained all night.
In this sentence, 'Regen' is used as a noun, referring to the weather condition of rain.
Nach dem Regen scheint die Sonne wieder.
After the rain, the sun shines again.
Here, 'regte' is used as a verb meaning 'to stimulate or provoke', showing a metaphorical use of the word 'regen' in a broader context beyond weather.