it's raining wheelbarrows

English translation: padají trakaře

16:35 Nov 14, 2008

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Czech term or phrase: it's raining wheelbarrows

Can I confirm that in Czech the expression for heavy rain is "it's raining wheelbarrows"? like when you say "it's raining cats and dogs" in English? Thanks

James Mc Allister KudoZ activity Questions: 5 (none open) (1 closed without grading) Answers: 0
Local time: 07:03

English translation:padají trakaře

Explanation:
Yes, you are absolutely right: the Czech equivalent of "cats and dogs" is "wheelbarrows". In weather forecasts, anyway :)

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Note added at 10 mins (2008-11-14 16:46:00 GMT)
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or: leje jako z konve - more or less the same meaning

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Note added at 18 mins (2008-11-14 16:54:32 GMT) Post-grading
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You are welcome James

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Zuzka Benesova
Czech Republic
Local time: 08:03

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Dear Zuzka,

Many thanks for your lightnin response! I appreciate confirmation of this delightful phrase! :-)
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padají trakaře

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padají trakaře

Zuzka Benesova
Czech Republic
Local time: 08:03
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Dear Zuzka,

Many thanks for your lightnin response! I appreciate confirmation of this delightful phrase! :-)

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