German word

heut

Pronunciation

IPA/hɔʏ̯t/

Meaning

  • adverbtoday

Example

Heut ist ein schöner Tag.

Today is a beautiful day.

Illustration for heut (today)

More examples

Ich bin heut früh aufgestanden.

I got up early this morning.

Core concept

A calendar square for the day in progress, named in a clipped spoken form.

Common phrases

  • heut früh

    early this morning

  • heut noch

    still today

Similar words

heute: The usual form for naming the current day in formal or written language.
jetzt: Focuses on the present moment and what is happening at that time.
gerade: Shows that something is currently in progress or temporarily true.
gleich: Points to something expected to happen shortly or in a moment.

Definition in German

Kurzform von heute im gesprochenen Deutsch, die den aktuellen Tag meint.

Word origin

Heut is the shortened form of heute, which developed from Middle High German hiute and Old High German hiutu.

Usage tips

  • Heut is common in speech, informal messages, and some poetic writing, while heute is the safer choice in formal prose.

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