How to Say ‘Today’ in German
Heute
HOY-tuh
[HOY-tuh]
💬 Usage Tip: A handy time word. German often puts time words early in a sentence: "Heute bin ich müde." = "Today I'm tired."
🇩🇪 In Germany: You'll hear "heute" constantly in daily life—on schedules, weather reports, and in very efficient German planning.
Phrase Breakdown
Heute
[HOY-tuh]
today
Means 'today', referring to the present day.
Heute habe ich Zeit für einen Spaziergang.
Today I have time for a walk.
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