Common German weather words and expression
German weather words and expression
The weather is always a safe topic in conversation and small talk . Germany is no exception: people like to talk about the weather. Asking weather-related questions and being able to understand the answers is also useful to know what to wear in every season and how to plan your outdoor activities. We’ll introduce you to common German weather words and expression !
Asking about the weather in German :
Questions about “das Wetter” (the weather) are straightforward in German. While Germans will ask about the current situation outside, they’re just as much concerned with the future outlook. It’s important to them to know the weather forecast, “die Wettervorhersage”!
- Wie ist das Wetter heute / morgen? = How’s the weather today / tomorrow?
- Ist es warm / kalt / schön / schlecht? = “Is it warm / cold / good / bad?
- Wie ist die Wettervorhersage für heute / morgen? = What is the weather forecast for today / tomorrow?
- Wie viel Grad sind es? = What’s the temperature? (literally: how many degrees is it?)
- Wie warm / kalt ist es? = How warm / cold is it?
Now , learn the names of the seasons in German :
- the seasons → die Jahreszeiten
- the spring → der Frühling
- the summer → der Sommer
- the autumn → der Herbst
- the winter → der Winter
These are the seasons:
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Spring, summer,
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autumn / fall (am.) and winter.
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The summer is warm.
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The sun shines in summer.
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We like to go for a walk in summer.
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The winter is cold.
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It snows or rains in winter.
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We like to stay home in winter.
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It is cold.
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It is raining.
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It is windy.
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It is warm.
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It is sunny.
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It is pleasant.
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What is the weather like today?
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It is cold today.
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It is warm today.
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