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How to Say ‘But the weather is awful.’ in German

Aber das Wetter ist furchtbar.

AH-ber dahs VET-er ist FOORKHT-bar

[AH-ber dahs VET-er ist FOORKHT-bar]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Grumbling about the weather is safe common ground with German colleagues. A shared complaint is a perfectly warm way to start a conversation.

Phrase Breakdown

Aber das Wetter

AH-ber dahs VET-er

But the weather

'Aber' means 'but'. 'Wetter' starts with a 'v' sound: 'VET-ta'.

Example

Aber das Essen ist gut.

But the food is good.

Words in this phrase

Aber

[AH-ber]

but

Connects contrasting ideas.

Example

Ich will, aber ich kann nicht.

I want to, but I can't.

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Wetter

[VET-er]

weather

Neuter noun (das Wetter); a common small-talk topic.

Example

Das Wetter ist heute schön.

The weather is nice today.

ist furchtbar.

ist FOORKHT-bar

is terrible.

'furchtbar' means 'awful'. The 'ch' is a throaty sound, as in Scottish 'loch'. Stress 'FURCHT'.

Example

Der Film ist furchtbar.

The film is terrible.

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.

furchtbar

[FOORKHT-bar]

terrible

Adjective for something very bad or awful; common when complaining.

Example

Der Stau war furchtbar.

The traffic jam was terrible.

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