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How to Say ‘Is it hot in here?’ in German

Ist es hier heiß?

ist es heer hice

[ist es heer hice]

💬 Usage Tip: German needs the filler es for weather and temperature, as in es regnet "it's raining". You can't leave it out the way you might drop words in English.

Phrase Breakdown

Ist es

ist es

Is it

The verb comes first in a yes/no question. Link the words: 'ist-es'.

Example

Ist es kalt?

Is it cold?

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 heiß?

heer hice

hot here?

'hier' means here. 'heiß' means hot, and 'ei' sounds like 'eye'. Let your voice rise at the end.

Example

Im Sommer ist es hier heiß.

In summer it is hot here.

Words in this phrase

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.

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