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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Meanings
ein Wetter machen
to make a fuss
Colloquial: to make a lot of fuss or noise about a rather unimportant matter.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der kleinen Verspätung musst du doch nicht gleich so ein Wetter machen.
You don't have to make such a fuss just because of the small delay.
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
Both words refer to atmospheric conditions. Wetter describes the conditions at a particular place and time, while Klima refers to the typical conditions over a long period. Use Wetter for the current situation and Klima for long-term comparisons of a region.
Wetter
Wegen des schlechten Wetters fiel das Picknick heute aus.
The picnic was canceled today because of the bad weather.
Klima
Das Klima dieser Region ist im Sommer warm und trocken.
This region's climate is warm and dry in summer.
In real life
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