die Heizung
heating system
The technical system or device used to heat rooms, buildings, or water.
EXAMPLE
Die Heizung ist ausgefallen, deshalb ist es in der Wohnung eiskalt.
The heating system has broken down, so the apartment is ice-cold.
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Meanings
die Heizung
heating
The process of heating itself; the generation and release of heat.
EXAMPLE
Die Heizung des großen Schwimmbeckens verbraucht sehr viel Energie.
Heating the large swimming pool uses a great deal of energy.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Die Heizung' (heating/heating system) is derived from the verb 'heizen' (to heat). The ending '-ung' forms a feminine noun that can refer both to the device or system (meaning 1) and to the process of heating (meaning 2).
EXAMPLE
Die Heizung des gesamten Gebäudes ist sehr modern.
The heating system for the entire building is very modern.
Typical verbs
In everyday life, 'Heizung' (heating system) is often combined with certain verbs: you can 'anmachen' or 'einschalten' (turn it on), 'ausmachen' or 'ausschalten' (turn it off). To regulate the temperature, you say 'aufdrehen' (turn up, warmer) or 'runterdrehen' (turn down, colder).
EXAMPLE
Kannst du bitte die Heizung im Wohnzimmer etwas aufdrehen?
Could you please turn up the heating in the living room a bit?
Common problems
When a heating system is not working, there are typical phrases. For example, you say: 'Die Heizung ist ausgefallen' (the heating has broken down), 'Die Heizung ist kaputt' (the heating is broken), or 'Die Heizung wird nicht warm' (the heating isn't getting warm).
EXAMPLE
Im Winter ist es besonders schlimm, wenn die Heizung ausfällt.
In winter, it is especially bad when the heating breaks down.
Compare with
Heizung vs Heizkörper
radiator
Die Heizung refers to the system or device that heats a room or building. Der Heizkörper is only the individual component in the room that gives off heat. In the event of a malfunction, it is therefore important to distinguish whether the entire system or only this component is affected.
Heizung
Die Heizung des Hauses ist ausgefallen, deshalb bleiben alle Räume kalt.
The heating system in the house has broken down, so all the rooms are staying cold.
Heizkörper
Der Heizkörper im Schlafzimmer bleibt kalt, während die anderen Räume warm werden.
The radiator in the bedroom stays cold while the other rooms are warm.
In real life
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