How to Say ‘The hot water’ in German
Das warme Wasser
dahs VAR-muh VAH-ser
[dahs VAR-muh VAH-ser]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Warmes Wasser' in daily German often covers what English speakers call 'hot water.' German is a bit cooler here.
🇩🇪 In Germany: If there is no hot water, this is considered an important apartment issue in Germany and should be reported promptly.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
the
The neuter definite article used with 'Wasser'.
Das warme Wasser kommt nicht.
The hot water is not coming.
warme
[VAR-muh]
warm
An adjective meaning 'warm' or 'hot' here, describing the water.
Das warme Wasser fehlt seit gestern.
The hot water has been missing since yesterday.
Wasser
[VAH-ser]
water
Water; in this context, the water supply in the apartment.
Das warme Wasser funktioniert nicht.
The hot water is not working.
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