Heißwasser
neuter
The German phrase for hot water is Heißwasser. If unsure, use Warmwasser.
Meaning: hot water (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Heißwasser | neuter |
| Warmwasser | neuter |
In German, when you are discussing water heating systems or asking for water from a tap, the standard term to use is Warmwasser.
Which one should you use?
Warmwasser is the standard term used in the context of plumbing and household utilities to refer to hot water, even if the temperature of the water is only lukewarm. In English, Warmwasser is often translated as 'warm water', but in a German household context, it is the functional term for the hot water supply.
How does it change in a sentence?
Warmwasser is a neuter noun and its form does not change in the singular.
Did you know?
- In traditional German sauna culture, Aufguss involves pouring hot water over stones to create a burst of steam.
- Unlike the English 'hot water', which can be used metaphorically to mean being in trouble, the German Heißwasser is almost exclusively literal. To say you are 'in hot water' in a figurative sense, a German would use an entirely different idiom involving 'heat' or 'trouble'.
- If you ask for Heißwasser in a German cafe, you might be disappointed. While it literally means 'hot water', it is more commonly used in technical or industrial contexts, whereas for a drink, one would more naturally ask for heißes Wasser.
Examples in context
- Tom drehte den Warmwasserhahn auf.Tom turned on the hot water tap.This sentence shows how to use Warmwasser when referring to a tap.Tatoeba #1875413 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1874288 by CK
- Muß der Warmwassergriff des Hahns ausgetauscht werden?Do you need to replace the faucet's hot water knob?This sentence demonstrates the use of Warmwasser when discussing a faucet's hardware.Tatoeba #12896273 by Waldelfe, translation #11892783 by Amastan
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie mir bitte heißes Wasser bringen?Excuse me, could you please bring me hot water?
- Könnten Sie mir bitte eine Tasse heißes Wasser geben?Could you please give me a cup of hot water?
- Wäre es möglich, heißes Wasser zur Verfügung zu stellen?Would it be possible to provide hot water?
- Kannst du mir bitte heißes Wasser bringen?Can you please bring me hot water?
- Gib mir bitte eine Tasse heißes Wasser.Please give me a cup of hot water.
- Kann ich mir heißes Wasser nehmen?Can I get some hot water?
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie mir bitte eine Tasse heißes Wasser bringen? Ich möchte gern einen Tee zubereiten.Excuse me, could you please bring me a cup of hot water? I would like to make tea.
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are in the kitchen fixing the pipes.
- LauraKommt hier überhaupt Heißwasser aus dem Rohr?Is any hot water coming out of the pipe at all?
- MaximilianNein, ich glaube, die Leitung ist verstopft.No, I think the line is clogged.
- LauraWir müssen das Heißwasser schnell reparieren.We need to fix the hot water quickly.
- MaximilianIch rufe sofort einen Klempner an.I will call a plumber immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hot water” translations and entries Heißwasser, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
