English–German

“today” in German

German

Alsoheut

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɔʏ̯tə/

Example

Kommst du heute zu mir?

Are you coming over to my place today?

Illustration for heute (today)

How to say “today” in German

“Today” in German is heute.

The current calendar day as a time span, with the present moment inside it; in broader statements, it can point to present-day conditions.

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

Example sentences with heute

Ich bleibe heute Abend zu Hause.

I'm staying home this evening.

Tips for using heute

  • Heute usually means 'today', while heutzutage more specifically marks the contrast between present-day conditions and an earlier period.

Other German words for “today”

Heut ist ein schöner Tag.

Today is a beautiful day.

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