English–German

“heat” in German

German

Alsoheizen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɪt͡sə/

Example

Im Sommer spüre ich die Hitze jeden Tag.

In summer, I feel the heat every day.

Illustration for Hitze (heat)

How to say “heat” in German

“Heat” in German is Hitze.

An oppressive wave of heat fills the air and weighs on people outdoors.

Full entry for Hitze: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Hitze

Langsam habe ich mich an die Hitze gewöhnt.

Little by little, I have gotten used to the heat.

Tips for using Hitze

  • In the fixed phrase in der Hitze des Gefechts, Hitze is used figuratively for intense excitement or pressure, not temperature.

Other German words for “heat”

Ich heize das Wohnzimmer.

I'm heating the living room.

“heat” in other languages