"How many degrees is it?"
Although it is OK to say "I'm hot/cold" in English, this is not the case in German. To express that you feel hot or cold in German, use a dative pronoun — dir (to you) and mir (to me) in the examples above. In German, you say, "to me, it is hot" rather than "I am hot," which in German would roughly translate as "you are in heat."
Indeed, if you want to speak German , you'll also have to know your dative prepositions. Many dative prepositions are common terms in German, such as nach (after, to), von (by, of) and mit (with). It's hard to speak without them. Simply put, dative prepositions are governed by the dative case. That is, they are followed by a noun or take an object in the dative case.
Learning to talk about the weather in German is a useful skill for everyday German, and something that will come up in conversation quite frequently.
The weather in Germany and other European countries varies hugely throughout the year, and can be quite unpredictable. Because of this, it’s a common topic of conversation and can be a good topic to talk about even when you’re still new to speaking German.
After reading this post you will know:
If you want to talk about the weather in German, a good place to start is to get to know some weather nouns:
the weather | |
the weather forecast | |
the degrees | |
the sun | |
the rain | |
the wind | |
the cloud | |
the snow | |
the hail | |
the fog | |
the thunderstorm |
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The most common way to ask how the weather is in German is to say:
How is the weather? |
If you want to know what the weather will be like during a specific time, say, tomorrow or next week, you can just add an adverb of time to the end of the question:
How is the weather tomorrow? | |
How is the weather next week? |
As an alternative, you can ask if someone has seen the weather forecast:
How (what) is the weather forecast? |
Imagine you’re on holiday and a friend back home has asked you wie ist das Wetter da? (how’s the weather there?) How would you reply?
Well that answer depends of course on what the weather is actually doing, so let’s take a look at some of the basics you can choose from:
It’s sunny | |
It’s overcast | |
It’s raining | |
It’s snowing | |
It’s windy | |
It is warm / hot | |
It is cold | |
It is changable | |
It is stormy |
Fortunately for English speakers, English and German have many similar weather words, so learning these basics isn’t too challenging. The only tricky one on this list is bedeckt (overcast) but bear in mind that Decke means ‘cover’ or ‘blanket’ so you can see how overcast means covered.
When talking about the weather in German, like in English, we always use the third person singular es (it):
The weather is good, it’s sunny. |
German uses both verbs and adjectives to describe what the weather is doing. Adjectives are ‘describing words’ and help to form a picture of how something ‘feels’ , ‘it is warm’, ‘it is windy’ etc.
Sometimes we need to use a verb instead to describe the action of weather , ‘it is raining’, ‘it is snowing’. Sometimes we use a completely different verb to describe the action of a noun. For example we can say es ist sonnig (it is sunny), but we can also say die Sonne scheint (the sun is shining), with the verb scheinen (to shine) being conjugated.
You can see the difference between adjectives and verbs in the table above because adjectives can’t be used on their own and require the helping verb sein (to be), which is conjugated: es ist sonnig (it is sunny).
A verb is just used the same as other verbs, we have the subject, es (it) (the weather) and then the verb, which is conjugated:
Verb | Conjugation |
---|---|
(it’s raining) | |
(it’s snowing) | |
(it’s hailing) |
Let’s go back to that little holiday you’ve taken. The weather’s taken a turn for the worse, and you’re sitting in your tent in the Black Forest listening to the rain pouring down outside. You take a look at your weather app and see this:
How would you describe the upcoming weather? ‘Today it’s raining but it’s getting better.’
To create this phrase in German, we need to use the verb werden (to become):
es besser. | Today it’s raining but tomorrow it (becomes) better. |
es bis zu 17 Grad. | Today it is only 12 degrees but next week it will be up to 17 degrees. |
Note : In Germany and much of Europe (including the UK where I’m from) we use the temperature measurement Celsius. The German word Grad (degrees) can be used to describe both Celsius and Fahrenheit depending on which you prefer to use.
If you want to express that you’re feeling hot or cold, you could be mistaken for thinking a simple ich bin kalt / heiß would be correct. However German doesn’t want to make things too easy. When expressing how you are feeling in regards to temperature, we have to use the dative pronoun, mir .
Think of it like this, mir translates as ‘to me’ so when expressing how we’re feeling in terms of temperature we need to say ‘to me it’s cold or hot’.
To me it’s cold (I’m cold) | |
To me it’s warm / hot (I’m warm / hot) |
It’s important to not default to the incorrect phrase ich bin… since this has completely different meanings to what you think you’re saying. Ich bin kalt would effectively mean you’re a cold person, as in unfeeling, dead inside. Ich bin heiß is used to express arousal and promiscuous feelings.
I made this mistake very early in my German learning journey. Luckily a Dutch friend of mine corrected me and explained why I shouldn’t go around saying ich bin heiß before I could embarrass myself too much!
This same format can be used to ask others if they’re feeling warm or cold:
Is it cold to you? (Are you cold) | |
Yes I’m cold |
Since the weather has been such a staple of conversation for such a long time, a number of idioms or sayings about the weather have developed in the German language. Idioms are a favourite topic of mine because they are so much fun to learn, and can make you sound like a native speaker.
Here are a few German weather idioms to try out:
Idiom | Translation | Meaning |
---|---|---|
It’s dog weather | It’s bad / lousy weather | |
It’s hailing cats | It’s hailing | |
It’s pouring like buckets | It’s raining hard |
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By now you’ve probably noticed that many of the weather words you’ll use have similarities between their noun, adjective and verb forms. Not every weather term has a version of all 3, but the similarities between them mean you can learn extra words easily once you know the noun.
Below are all the weather terms you’ve learned in this post so you can compare the similarities easily.
Noun | Adjective | Verb |
---|---|---|
die Sonne | sonnig | – |
der Regen | regnerisch | regnen |
der Wind | windy | – |
die Wolke | bewölkt | – |
der Schnee | verschneit | schneien |
der Hagel | – | hageln |
der Nebel | neblig | – |
der Sturm | stürmisch | – |
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Updated on January 8, 2024
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”!
Answering weather-related questions in German is often possible with a simple statement. Similarly to telling the time in German , you can say “Es ist…” (It is… ) followed by the appropriate adjective:
Of course, instead of describing the weather with an adjective, you can make short statements with a verb. Note that instead of using the progressive as in English (It’s raining), German employs the simple present: “Es regnet.” (It rains).
In Germany, you’ll definitely experience the four seasons in full swing, and each of them will bring distinct weather conditions. The following vocabulary list will not only help you talk about the climate, seasons and weather conditions in German, it also enables you to better understand the forecast.
Frühling, Sommer, Herbst, Winter | spring, summer, fall, winter |
die Sonne | sun |
der Regen / Nieselregen / Schneeregen | rain / drizzle / sleet |
der Schnee | snow |
der Blitz | lightning |
der Donner | thunder |
der Hagel | hail |
der Regenbogen | rainbow |
die Wolke | cloud |
der Wind / der Sturm | wind / storm |
der Himmel | sky |
der Niederschlag | precipitation |
die Tageshöchsttemperatur / die Tagestiefsttemperatur | daily maximum temperature /daily low temperature |
die Windgeschwindigkeit | wind speed |
das Glatteis | black ice |
der Frost | frost |
das Tauwetter | thaw |
der Gefrierpunkt | freezing point |
die Temperatur | temperature |
Of course, the Germans are happy when the sun is shining and pleasant weather generally lifts the mood and makes everyone and everything more agreeable. But complaining about the weather is just as delightful! Here’s how you express comfort or discomfort in regard to temperatures or the weather:
Mist in the sense of haze is “Dunst” in German. Although the word “Mist” is used to talk about the weather (see above), it’s one of the many false friends in German and English .
Beware that German uses the “ Dativ ” (dative) to express how a certain temperature feels to you. The dative pronoun such as “mir” or “dir” (to me, to you) is followed by a statement with an adjective: “Mir ist warm” means “It is warm to me.” Using the wrong case could result in a declaration of desire: “Du bist heiß” is the literal translation of “you’re hot” in the sense of “you’re attractive”.If that is indeed the route you want the conversation to take, talking about the weather is only a starter: take a look at these flirty German phrases if you want to learn how to make eyes at someone!
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Talking about the weather is a common conversation starter in many cultures, including in German-speaking countries. Whether you’re planning your day, making small talk, or discussing seasonal changes, knowing how to describe the weather in German can be incredibly useful. Here are phrases and vocabulary that cover all seasons, ensuring you’re prepared to chat about the weather at any time of the year.
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Have you noticed lately that the weather’s been… different? For example, right now, the weather where I’m from already feels like summer weather when it should just feel like spring weather. You know that easy, breezy, cozy, warm, sunny but not too sunny kind of spring weather . Sounds like the perfect spring season right, ha ha, but that’s not what’s happening. So, yeah, that means it currently feels a bit hotter than usual. Blech. On another note, I am concerned that summer might feel too hot compared to the past summers. Don’t get me wrong, summer weather is nice but not when it is extremely hot because that is a different story. However, that’s only my opinion. What about you, what are your thoughts on summer weather? And what’s the weather like these days where you’re from?.
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Learning Objective
Say what the weather is like
Success Criteria
I can sing a German song about the weather
I can use the German words for the seasons, windy, foggy and cloudy
I can translate a script about the weather
I can perform a weather forecast in German
Key Vocabulary
All of the vocabulary from Weather 1 , especially vocabulary about the sun, rain and snow.
Extra Vocabulary
Es ist windig
Es ist wolkig
Es ist neblig
Es ist ... Grad
Heiß oder Kalt
Oft oder immer
Hell oder dunkel
der Wetterbericht
d er Frühling
Hallo, ich heiße ...
Großbrittanien
Deutschland
Lesson Context
You will need to prepare more resources than usual this lesson. Because of the amount of learning and activities, the lesson starts with a brief revision of a weather song instead of a 'card' activity. The children will revise answers to 'wie ist das Wetter' from last week but this week more vocabulary such as windy and cloudy will be introduced. The children will learn the seasons and will link that up with weather and they will also perform weather reports where they will revisit some of their 'country' vocabulary. The children will translate a German transcript and the lesson will also end with translations where they will play 'Zusammen' in the form of 'who wants to be a millionaire'.
Power point presentation
Hand outs which the children can take home for revision
Background map of Europe with 5 countries from the slides labelled (in German)
Weather Symbols to stick on the map (use page 3 of hand out)
Video Recorder to film weather reports
A3 copy of page 3 of the hand out (with large weather symbols)
A weather calendar which the children can independently learn from and update after the lesson.
Main Introduction
Communicate LO and SC
Slide 3 - Starter activity - 'Wie ist das Wetter' song
Sag mir nach each line of this song which was learnt at the end of last lesson. Give the children a couple of minutes to practise and then ask pairs to come up to perform the song. Then sing the song as a class.
Slides 4 - 10 - 'Wie ist das Wetter heute' practise
Ask randomly selected children 'wie ist das Wetter heute'. The children have to give to sentences in reply, depending on which weather slide is on the IWB. If a child gives two relevant sentences to the slide, they earn a reward . Start with slides 5 -7 where the answers are on the IWB and then move onto slides 8 - 10, where there is simply a weather symbol. All vocabulary that the children need is on their hand outs
Slide 11 - More Weather Expressions
Sag mir nach the vocabulary on the slide. Now refer to the large A3 version of the weather symbol sheet (page 3 on the children's hand outs) which should be stuck on the wall somewhere near the IWB. Leaving slide 11 on the IWB, point at some of the symbols and ask the children 'wie ist das Wetter heute?' As they did last week, the children should try to give two answers for each symbol. For example, if you point at the snowy clouds, a child could say: 'es ist wolkig und es schneit'.
On their tables with a partner, one child points at a weather symbol and asks 'wie ist das Wetter heute?' The partner replies with 2 sentences relevant to the question. The children need to use the hand out for this task. Remind the children to use 'Lob' such as 'fantastisch' or 'prima' when their partner is correct.
Slides 12 - 15 - The Seasons
Sag mir nach each season and simply ask 'wie ist das Wetter im Herbst/Winter/Frühling/Sommer?' The children to answer with 'im Herbst/Winter/Frühling/Sommer ....'
Slide 16 - Weather Script Translation
The children should now know all of the vocabulary to translate the script on this slide. Model the conversation with a more able child. The child says the writing in black and you read the red writing. Give the children 5 - 10 minutes to translate the script into English, which is also on their hand outs. They may use a pencil if they wish. Tell them that you will randomly select 2 children at the end of the translation time - 1 to translate the first 6 lines and 1 to translate the last 6. If they translate accurately they will win a reward .
Slides 17 - 23 - Weather Report
Explain to the children that they now have all of the vocabulary they need to do their own weather reports. Sag mir nach the countries they can use (slides 18 - 22, previously learnt in Colours 2 with Flags .) Explain that if they want to point to a different country, they can simply say 'hier' which means 'here'. Model how to perform a weather report, for example:
Hallo, ich heiße Ethan
In Deutschland ist es kalt
In Großbrittanien scheint die Sonne (die Sonne scheint is also fine)
In Polen ist es kalt und wolkig
Hier ist es windig aber warm
Danke, tschüss
Model again, using different vocabulary. Now let the children practise their own weather report with their partner for 5 - 10 minutes, using pages 2 or 4 of their hand outs. After the time is up, ask for volunteers to perform the weather report in front of the large map (and class and camera). The children may do the report in pairs if they wish.
Plenary - Slides 24 - 44 - Wer wird Millionär?
'Zusammen' activity. Children to work with a partner using a wipe board and pen but today we will using the 'who wants a be a millionaire' style slides.
*Extension - Get the children to write the German before any of the options appear.
*Note - I feel it helps learning to let the children have a 'break' after question 3 so that they can look and learn from their sheets. Go back to the quiz after 2 minutes 'break'.
Assessment and Evidence
Observe and ask questions
Refer back to the success criteria after the 'Zusammen' activity (or weather reports if you run out of time)
Check achievement of the Success Criteria by questioning randomly selected children (using lollipop sticks)
Recorded evidence of the children performing the weather reports
When it comes to small talk in Germany, one topic that is sure to come up is the weather. Germans love to discuss the weather and it is a common way to start a conversation or make small talk. Whether you are visiting Germany or learning the language, knowing weather expressions and phrases can help you communicate with locals and engage in conversations. In this blog post, we will provide you with basic vocabulary, common phrases and idioms, and tips for improving your weather-related German vocabulary.
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To start off, let’s learn some basic weather expressions in German. Here are a few essential phrases that will come in handy:
– “Es regnet” – It’s raining – “Es ist sonnig” – It’s sunny – “Es ist bewölkt” – It’s cloudy – “Es ist windig” – It’s windy – “Es schneit” – It’s snowing – “Es ist neblig” – It’s foggy
In addition to these expressions, it is also important to know some vocabulary related to temperature, wind, and precipitation. Here are a few examples:
– “Die Temperatur” – The temperature – “Der Wind” – The wind – “Der Regen” – The rain – “Der Schnee” – The snow – “Der Nebel” – The fog
Germans have a variety of weather-related phrases and idioms that are commonly used in conversation. These phrases often reflect the German culture and their unique perspective on weather. Here are a few examples:
– “April, April, der macht was er will” – This phrase translates to “April, April, it does what it wants.” It is used to describe the unpredictable weather in April, which can change from sunny to rainy in an instant.
– “Es zieht wie Hechtsuppe” – This idiom translates to “It’s windy like fish soup.” It is used to describe a very windy day or a strong gust of wind.
– “Es regnet Bindfäden” – This phrase translates to “It’s raining cats and dogs.” It is used to describe heavy rain or a downpour.
These phrases and idioms add a touch of cultural flavor to your conversations and can help you connect with locals on a deeper level.
Now that you have learned some basic weather expressions, let’s move on to asking and answering questions about the weather in German. Here are a few examples:
– “Wie ist das Wetter heute?” – What’s the weather like today? – “Ist es kalt?” – Is it cold? – “Regnet es?” – Is it raining? – “Wie viel Grad sind es?” – What is the temperature?
To answer these questions, you can use phrases like:
– “Es ist kalt und regnerisch” – It’s cold and rainy. – “Ja, es regnet” – Yes, it’s raining. – “Es sind 20 Grad” – It’s 20 degrees.
These questions and answers will help you engage in conversations about the weather and keep the small talk flowing.
In addition to asking and answering questions about the weather, it is also important to be able to describe different weather conditions in German. Here are a few examples:
– “Es ist sonnig” – It’s sunny. – “Es ist bewölkt” – It’s cloudy. – “Es ist windig” – It’s windy. – “Es schneit” – It’s snowing. – “Es ist neblig” – It’s foggy.
By learning these phrases, you will be able to accurately describe the weather conditions and engage in more detailed conversations.
Now let’s move on to talking about seasons and weather patterns in German. Here are a few examples:
– “Im Sommer ist es heiß” – In the summer it’s hot. – “Im Winter schneit es oft” – In the winter it often snows. – “Im Frühling blühen die Blumen” – In the spring the flowers bloom. – “Im Herbst fallen die Blätter” – In the autumn the leaves fall.
By learning these phrases, you will be able to talk about different seasons and weather patterns in German and have more in-depth conversations about the weather.
In addition to discussing the weather, it is also useful to know how to talk about weather-related activities and hobbies in German. Here are a few examples:
– “Ich gehe gerne im Regen spazieren” – I like to go for a walk in the rain. – “Ich fahre gerne Ski im Winter” – I like to ski in the winter. – “Ich mache gerne Picknick bei schönem Wetter” – I like to have a picnic in nice weather. – “Ich gehe oft schwimmen im Sommer” – I often go swimming in the summer.
By learning these phrases, you will be able to talk about your favorite weather-related activities and hobbies and connect with locals who share similar interests.
Now that you have learned various weather expressions and phrases, let’s discuss how to use them in small talk and conversations. Here are a few examples:
– “Das Wetter ist heute wirklich schön, oder?” – The weather is really nice today, isn’t it? – “Es ist so kalt heute, ich wünschte ich hätte eine Jacke mitgebracht” – It’s so cold today, I wish I had brought a jacket. – “Hast du gehört, dass es morgen regnen soll?” – Did you hear that it’s supposed to rain tomorrow? – “Ich hoffe, dass der Sommer dieses Jahr warm und sonnig wird” – I hope that the summer will be warm and sunny this year.
By using these weather expressions in your conversations, you will be able to engage in small talk and connect with locals on a more personal level.
If you want to improve your weather-related German vocabulary, here are a few tips:
– Practice with flashcards: Create flashcards with weather expressions and vocabulary and review them regularly to reinforce your learning.
– Watch German weather reports: Tune into German weather reports or watch them online to hear weather-related vocabulary in context.
– Read German weather forecasts: Look for German weather forecasts online or in newspapers to familiarize yourself with different weather conditions and patterns.
By incorporating these tips into your language learning routine, you will be able to expand your weather-related German vocabulary and feel more confident in conversations about the weather.
To practice and review what you have learned about talking about the weather in German, here are a few exercises:
– Ask and answer questions about the weather with a partner or in a group setting. – Describe different weather conditions using the vocabulary and phrases you have learned. – Use weather expressions in conversations or role play scenarios.
Additionally, you can review vocabulary and phrases by creating flashcards or taking quizzes online. By regularly practicing and reviewing, you will solidify your knowledge and become more comfortable discussing the weather in German.
In conclusion, talking about the weather is a common topic of conversation in Germany. By learning basic vocabulary, common phrases and idioms, and practicing asking and answering questions about the weather, you will be able to engage in small talk and connect with locals. Remember to also describe different weather conditions, talk about seasons and weather patterns, and discuss weather-related activities and hobbies. With these tips and exercises, you will improve your weather-related German vocabulary and feel more confident in conversations about the weather.
Some essential expressions for talking about the weather in German include “Wie ist das Wetter heute?” (What’s the weather like today?), “Es ist sonnig” (It’s sunny), “Es regnet” (It’s raining), “Es schneit” (It’s snowing), and “Es ist bewölkt” (It’s cloudy).
To ask about the temperature in German, you can say “Wie viel Grad sind es?” (What’s the temperature?) or “Wie warm/kalt ist es?” (How warm/cold is it?).
Some common weather-related verbs in German include “regnen” (to rain), “schneien” (to snow), “blitzen” (to lightning), “donnern” (to thunder), and “stürmen” (to storm).
To describe the intensity of the weather in German, you can use adjectives such as “leicht” (light), “stark” (strong), “heftig” (heavy), and “gemäßigt” (moderate).
Some weather-related idioms in German include “Es fällt kein Meister vom Himmel” (No one is born a master), “Es ist noch kein Meister vom Himmel gefallen” (Practice makes perfect), and “Es ist noch kein Meister vom Himmel gefallen” (Rome wasn’t built in a day).
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Wie ist das Wetter? (How is the weather?) Whether we’re talking to our grandma or our friend in Berlin, this remains a standard question. Learn all possible German answers to this question in this video!
Ich bin Spring German Lehrerin Brunhild und hier kommen die wichtigsten Wetterbedingungen! (I am Spring German teacher Brunhild and here are the most important weather conditions!)
Most important for our choice of outfit is probably the temperature outside. It could be…
KIM Heute ist es angenehm warm! Nicht so kühl wie gestern. (Today it’s pleasantly warm! Not as cool as yesterday.)
DANIA Ich finde es kalt! In Dubai ist es immer schön warm. (I find it cold! In Dubai it is always nice and warm.)
KIM Ist es dort nicht total heiss? (Isn’t it totally hot there?)
Fun fact: I come from München (Munich) which usually has nice weather. Even the wind is warm (warm) and trocken (dry). This is because the wind comes from the south and has lost most of it’s humidity over the alps, hence warms up quite well on it’s descend towards München (Munich). In fact, it is as warm as if it would come from a giant blow dryer. Maybe why the official term for this wind has become Föhn (foehn), which is also happens to be the German word for blow dryer!
MARIE Und? Wie ist das Wetter in München? (So? How is the weather in Munich?)
MONIKA Windig, aber warm! Wir haben einen angenehmen Föhn! (Windy, but warm! We have a pleasant foehn!)
MARIE Ich bin neidisch. Hier regnet es und der Wind ist eiskalt. Das reinste Dreckswetter! (I’m envious. Here it rains and the wind is ice cold. Such a filthy weather!)
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Das reinste Dreckswetter (Such a filthy weather) literally means “The purest dirtweather”. And by purest, we mean the filthiest! It is really mean – but only to the weather – and great to release some steam.
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Obviously, we all prefer die Sonne (the sun). Right? But unfortunately, there is also…
These nouns rarely stand by themselves. Often they come with some powers. For example:
EVA Der Regen nieselt … Ich hasse verregnetes Wetter … Scheint morgen die Sonne? Ich will sonnen. (The rain drizzles… I hate rainy weather… Does the sun shine tomorrow? I want to sunbathe.)
KIM Es wird nicht sonnig. Es soll bewölkt, verregnet und windig werden. Vielleicht sogar stürmisch! (It’s not going to be sunny. They say it’s going to be cloudy, rainy and windy. Maybe even stormy!)
Eva Was für ein Dreckswetter. (What a filthy weather.)
See what the girls did there? They used an even smoother way of addressing the weather by using adjectives! This is how you can do it:
But what happens with us when the weather goes nuts?
Obviously, the condition of our clothes and skin will be influenced by the weather.
EVA Hi! Ich habe gehört du kommst aus Dubai. Wie ist das Wetter dort? (Hi! I heard you are from Dubai. How is the weather there?)
DANIA Es ist immer heiss. Die Sonne scheint den ganzen Tag! Keine einzige Wolke zieht vorbei! (It is always hot. The sun is shining all day! Not a single cloud passes through!)
EVA Wow! Ihr müsst ganz schön schwitzen! (Wow! You must really sweat!)
DANIA Mit Klimaanlage hält man es aus. Die Sonne macht mich glücklich. (With air conditioning, it’s bearable. The sun makes me happy.)
Some people experience that their mood is tightly linked to the weather! Me, for example.
Do you agree? Does the weather have similar or different effects on you? Share your experience in the comments.
Now, do you feel comfortable answering the question of questions, Wie ist das Wetter? (How is the weather?) I sure hope you do.
Brunhild is a language-enthusiast who spent half of her childhood in Germany, half in Sweden. After getting her first job in Norway and her second job in Switzerland, she developed a taste for learning languages up close. Eventually, her journey would lead her to live and work in six countries, always with the ambition to encounter natives in their own language. This has led her to learn French and Norwegian as well as basic Japanese, Russian and Greek. Today, Brunhild lives in Stockholm and enjoys helping others on their way to become polyglots! Apart from teaching German, Brunhild is crazy about acting.
FLIGHT ATTENDANTSie dürfen sich nun abschnallen. Willkommen in Deutschland!(You may now unfasten your seatbelt. Welcome to Germany!) When visiting Germany, you will certainly have to go through a German airport. What do you need to know about it? Ich bin Denisa von Spring German. Let’s find out in this video! Los geht’s! 1. Die Passkontrolle…
In important situations, like a doctor’s visit, not being able to communicate clearly can be a serious handicap. Ich bin Spring German Lehrerin Brunhild. Heute sprechen wir über Arztbesuche! (Today, we’ll take about visiting the doctor! So let’s go through some practical tips and applicable phrases, to smoothen the process step by step, from the…
BRUNHILD to DOGSo eine süße Maus bist du!(You are such a cute mouse!) Who doesn’t enjoy liebevolle Umgangsformen (tender modes of behavior)? Plus, everybody knows that being selbstbewusst (self-confident) and able to talk about our Gefühle (feelings) is sexy! So here we go, a video to teach us how to use German love language. Ich…
MAXKim, du siehst heute sehr hübsch aus.(Kim, you look very pretty today.) KIMWirklich? Nur heute? Danke…(Really? Just today? Thank you…) MAXImmer doch.(Always.) Flirten auf Deutsch will gelernt sein! (Flirting in German has to be learned!) So let’s learn it! Mein Name ist Spring German Lehrerin Brunhild. Hier kommen 3 Tips, wie du auf Deutsch flirten…
MUTTERKinder!(Kids!) KINDJa?(Yes?) MUTTERKommt, das Essen ist fertig!(Come, the food is ready!) KINDWir kommen!(We’re coming!) Hallo! Ich bin Spring German Lehrerin Denisa (Hello! I’m Spring German teacher Denisa), and in this video, you will learn all the chunks you will hear when in a German-speaking household. Be it as a guest or a family member. Los…
VANESSAIch bin so krank. Welcher Tag ist heute überhaupt?(I’m so sick. What day is it today anyway?) DENISADu Arme. Heute ist Dienstag.(You poor thing. Today is Tuesday.) If you want to learn how to say all seven days of the week in German, you are at the right place at the right time. Ich bin…
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Struggling with small-talk? Learn the essential German weather terms with GermanPod101, and start talking about the weather in German like a native.
As with many other countries, Germany measures weather-related issues like barometric pressure and temperatures differently than in the U.S. There are even a few hidden vocabulary traps you'll need to learn to avoid when talking about how warm or cold you are in German.
When talking about the weather in German, like in English, we always use the third person singular es (it): Das Wetter ist gut, es ist sonnig. The weather is good, it’s sunny.
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!
Whether you’re planning your day, making small talk, or discussing seasonal changes, knowing how to describe the weather in German can be incredibly useful. Here are phrases and vocabulary...
Learn German. the temperature: die Temperatur. the weather condition: die Wetterlage. how’s the weather: wie ist das Wetter. it is hot: es ist heiß. it is snowing: es schneit.
Examine expressions and vocabulary associated with weather in German. Review German weather words, see examples, and see how to ask, "What's the weather?" in German. Updated: 11/21/2023
German Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Handouts and Games. The children will learn the seasons and will link that up with weather and they will also perform weather reports where they will revisit some of their 'country' vocabulary.
Some essential expressions for talking about the weather in German include “Wie ist das Wetter heute?” (What’s the weather like today?), “Es ist sonnig” (It’s sunny), “Es regnet” (It’s raining), “Es schneit” (It’s snowing), and “Es ist bewölkt” (It’s cloudy).
(How is the weather?) Whether we’re talking to our grandma or our friend in Berlin, this remains a standard question. Learn all possible German answers to this question in this video! Ich bin Spring German Lehrerin Brunhild und hier kommen die wichtigsten Wetterbedingungen!