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How to Say ‘But the heating is warm.’ in German

Die Heizung ist aber warm.

dee HITE-soong ist AH-ber varm

[dee HITE-soong ist AH-ber varm]

💬 Usage Tip: aber "but" can sit in the middle of the sentence, not just at the start. There it adds a gentle contrast, like "the heating is warm, though".

Phrase Breakdown

Die Heizung

dee HITE-soong

The heating

'Heizung' means the heating or radiator. 'ei' sounds like 'eye' and 'z' sounds like 'ts'.

Example

Die Heizung ist an.

The heating is on.

Words in this phrase

Die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Heizung

[HITE-soong]

heating, radiator

The system or radiator that warms a home.

Example

Die Heizung ist im Winter wichtig.

The heating is important in winter.

ist aber warm.

ist AH-ber varm

is warm, though.

'Aber' here means 'though' or 'however' and shows contrast. The 'w' in 'warm' sounds like a 'v'.

Example

Das Zimmer ist aber warm.

The room is warm, though.

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.

aber

[AH-ber]

but

Connects contrasting ideas.

Example

Ich will, aber ich kann nicht.

I want to, but I can't.

warm

[varm]

warm

Pleasantly hot; not cold.

Example

Heute ist es warm draußen.

It's warm outside today.

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