How do you say "We are taking your temperature." in German?

"We are taking your temperature." in German is "Wir messen Ihre Temperatur.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Wir messen Ihre Temperatur." mean in English?

"Wir messen Ihre Temperatur." means "We are taking your temperature." in English. Usage tip: Literally: "We measure your temperature." German often uses more literal verbs than English in medical settings.

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How to Say ‘We are taking your temperature.’ in German

Wir messen Ihre Temperatur.

veer MESS-uhn EE-ruh tem-peh-rah-TOOR

[veer MESS-uhn EE-ruh tem-peh-rah-TOOR]

💬 Usage Tip: Literally: "We measure your temperature." German often uses more literal verbs than English in medical settings.

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a standard, matter-of-fact phrase on wards in Germany. Staff may say it while already preparing the thermometer.

Phrase Breakdown

Wir

[veer]

First-person plural pronoun referring to staff or team.

Example

Wir helfen Ihnen gleich.

We will help you shortly.

messen

[MESS-uhn]

measure

Used for checking a value such as blood pressure or temperature.

Example

Wir messen heute mehrmals die Temperatur.

We are measuring the temperature several times today.

Ihre

[EE-ruh]

your

Formal possessive word meaning something belongs to the patient.

Example

Ihre Atmung ist ruhig.

Your breathing is calm.

Temperatur

[tem-peh-rah-TOOR]

temperature

Body temperature; a common vital sign checked in hospital.

Example

Ihre Temperatur ist leicht erhöht.

Your temperature is slightly elevated.

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