heiße Schokolade
/ˈhaɪ̯sə ʃokoˈlaːdə/
The German phrase for hot chocolate is heiße Schokolade.
This phrase refers to a warm drink made from cocoa or melted chocolate and milk. If you want to specify that you would like a cup or a mug of hot chocolate, you can say Ein Becher heiße Schokolade, bitte.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the adjective heiße (hot) and the noun Schokolade (chocolate).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the feminine singular nominative/accusative ending -e on the adjective heiß because Schokolade is a feminine noun. In the dative case, the phrase becomes heißen Schokolade.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhaɪ̯sə ʃokoˈlaːdə/
Did you know?
- The word Schokolade traces its roots back to the Classical Nahuatl word chocolātl, linking your German beverage directly to the ancient Aztec civilization.
- Germans distinguish between Kakao, which is usually a powder-based cocoa drink, and heiße Schokolade, which implies the use of actual melted chocolate.
- During the winter season, German Christmas markets often sell heiße Schokolade in disposable cups to be carried while walking through the stalls.
Examples in context
- Wer möchte eine heiße Schokolade?Who wants a hot chocolate?This sentence is useful for asking who wants a hot chocolate.Tatoeba #3460351 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3460352 by Hybrid
- Schmeckt dir die heiße Schokolade?Do you like your hot chocolate?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes their hot chocolate.Tatoeba #6302683 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5667701 by Hybrid
- Möchtest du eine heiße Schokolade?Do you want some hot chocolate?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants some hot chocolate.Tatoeba #10208681 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5667708 by Hybrid
- Ich hätte gerne eine Tasse heiße Schokolade, bitte.I would like a cup of hot chocolate, please.
- Guten Tag, ich möchte eine heiße Schokolade bestellen.Good day, I would like to order a hot chocolate
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Example conversation
Laura and Julian are sitting in a cozy cafe.
- LauraJulian, möchtest du eine heiße Schokolade?Julian, would you like a hot chocolate?
- JulianJa, das klingt sehr gut.Yes, that sounds very good.
- LauraSoll ich auch eine heiße Schokolade bestellen?Should I also order a hot chocolate?
- JulianJa, bitte, Laura.Yes, please, Laura.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry heiße Schokolade, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schokolade, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
