neerkomende

Neerkomende is a Dutch verbal adjective formed from the verb neerkomen, meaning to descend or come down. It describes something that is moving downward toward a surface or toward the ground, or more broadly something that is imminent and characterized by downward motion. In practice, neerkomende is most common in weather-related phrases to refer to precipitation that is currently coming down, such as neerkomende regen or neerkomende sneeuw. It can also appear in descriptive or poetic writing to convey downward movement in a broader sense, for example neerkomende hagel or neerkomende druppels.

Etymology and grammar: The word combines the prefix neer- with the present participle komende of komen. As an adjective, it typically precedes the noun it modifies (neerkomende regen, neerkomende sneeuw) and agrees with the noun in number and gender. It can also be used in broader descriptive contexts to indicate an upcoming phenomenon that is moving downward.

Usage notes: Neerkomende emphasizes downward motion from above rather than only the event of falling. Outside meteorology, weather reporting, or poetic prose, its use is relatively niche. In everyday language, speakers may opt for alternatives such as vallende (falling) or komende (upcoming) depending on the nuance they wish to convey.

Examples: De neerkomende regen maakte de straten nat. De neerkomende sneeuw schilderde de daken wit. In journalism, the term may appear in weather briefings or descriptive passages describing a front of precipitation approaching.