heißer Typ
The English phrase "hot guy" is translated into German as heißer Typ.
This phrase is used to describe a man who is considered physically and sexually attractive.
Which one should you use?
You might also encounter Heißer Kerl, which is a popular colloquial term for a hot guy. For a more friendly and casual way to describe an attractive man, you can use Hübscher Kerl.
Did you know?
- If you call a man ein heißer Vogel (a hot bird), you are using a slang metaphor where 'bird' refers to a person, though this is much more rare than Typ.
- In German, the adjective heiß (hot) can also be used to describe a person who is extremely angry or agitated, rather than just someone who is physically attractive.
- The word Kerl in heißer Kerl originally referred to a person of significance or a sturdy fellow, but it has evolved into a very casual, almost blunt term for a man.
Examples in context
- Der neue Nachbar ist ein heißer Typ.The new neighbor is a hot guy.
- Guck mal, da drüben ist ein heißer Typ.Look, there is a hot guy over there.
- Ich glaube, er ist ein echt heißer Typ.I think he is a really hot guy.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are looking at a photo in a magazine.
- LukasSchau mal, ist das nicht ein heißer Typ?Look, isn't that a hot guy?
- JuliaJa, er sieht wirklich gut aus.Yes, he looks really good.
- LukasIch glaube, er ist ein Model.I think he is a model.
- JuliaDas würde ich ihm nicht absprechen.I wouldn't deny that.
