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How to Say ‘Is it hot here, or is it you?’ in German

Ist es hier heiß, oder bist du das?

ist es heer hice OH-der bist doo dahs

[ist es heer hice OH-der bist doo dahs]

Phrase Breakdown

Ist es hier heiß,

ist es heer hice

Is it hot in here,

This is the first half of the pick-up line. Pause briefly at the comma.

Example

Ist es hier heiß, oder nur in der Küche?

Is it hot here, or just in the kitchen?

Words in this phrase

Ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

[es]

A neutral pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

Es ist ein schöner Tag.

It is a beautiful day.

hier

[heer]

here

Refers to this place, such as the current event or location.

Example

Es ist gut, hier neue Leute kennenzulernen.

It is good to meet new people here.

heiß

[hice]

hot

Adjective meaning very warm; playfully also 'attractive'.

Example

Heute ist es heiß.

It is hot today.

oder bist du das?

OH-der bist doo dahs

or is it you?

'oder' means or. Stress 'du' playfully for the punchline.

Example

Kommst du mit, oder bleibst du hier?

Are you coming along, or are you staying here?

Words in this phrase

oder

[OH-der]

Used to present an alternative, often playfully in conversation.

Example

Oder willst du lieber so tun, als hättest du mich nicht bemerkt?

Or would you rather pretend you didn't notice me?

bist

[bist]

are

Second person singular of 'sein.'

Example

Du bist sehr charmant.

You are very charming.

[doo]

you

The pronoun 'du' in nominative form.

Example

Du bist schön.

You are beautiful.

das

[dahs]

that / it

Used to refer to a situation or thing being discussed.

Example

Das ist nicht die richtige Straße.

That is not the right street.

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