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das Wetter
weather
The state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, with regard to sun, rain, wind, temperature, etc.
example
Wie wird das Wetter am Wochenende?
What will the weather be like on the weekend?
das Wetter
weather
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Usage tips
Typical questions and answers
To ask about the weather, you use the question 'Wie ist das Wetter?' (What is the weather like?) or 'Wie wird das Wetter?' (What will the weather be like?). The answer often begins with 'Das Wetter ist ...' (The weather is ...) or 'Es ist ...' (It is ...).
EXAMPLE
Wie ist das Wetter heute in Hamburg?
What is the weather like today in Hamburg?
Cultural context
Talking about the weather is a very typical and safe topic for small talk in Germany. It helps start a conversation with strangers or colleagues.
EXAMPLE
Furchtbares Wetter heute, nicht wahr?
Terrible weather today, isn't it?
Fixed expression
The expression 'ein Wetter machen' (to make a fuss) is colloquial. It means that someone makes an exaggerated amount of noise or excitement about a small thing.
EXAMPLE
Nur weil der Bus zwei Minuten zu spät war, hat er ein riesiges Wetter gemacht.
Just because the bus was two minutes late, he made a huge fuss.
Compare with
Wetter vs Klima
climate
'das Wetter' and 'das Klima' both have to do with sun, rain, wind, and temperature. 'Das Wetter' means the conditions now or in the next few days in one place. 'Das Klima', on the other hand, describes what the weather is typically like in a region over many years. Learners often confuse the words because both talk about the atmosphere. A simple guide is: today the weather is bad, but in a region the climate is warm, dry, or humid.
Wetter
Wegen des schlechten Wetters bleiben wir heute zu Hause.
Because of the bad weather, we are staying home today.
Klima
In Spanien ist das Klima in vielen Regionen wärmer als in Deutschland.
In many regions of Spain, the climate is warmer than in Germany.
In real life
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