es ist heiß
The English phrase "it is hot" is translated into German as es ist heiß.
This phrase is used to describe a high temperature in the air or weather.
Which one should you use?
To say you personally feel hot, you use Mir ist heiß (to me it is hot) instead of Ich bin heiß, which can imply sexual arousal or being 'hot' in a provocative sense.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Bavarian dialect, one might say Es is hoaß to mean "It is hot". In the Ruhr region, locals might say Et is heiß.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word es (it) is used as a dummy subject to describe the weather or ambient temperature.
Did you know?
- The phrase Mir ist heiß literally translates to 'To me it is hot'. This reflects a German conceptualization of temperature as something experienced by the person rather than a quality they possess.
- The German pronoun es shares its origins with the Yiddish word עס. Both are descendants of the Proto-Germanic term for 'it'.
- In the Ruhr region, the standard es is replaced by et in the phrase Et is heiß. This reflects the influence of Low German dialects in the industrial heartland.
Examples in context
- Es ist heiß in diesem Zimmer.It is hot in this room.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature in a specific room using es ist heiß.Tatoeba #403654 by MUIRIEL, translation #57313 by CC
- Es ist heiß.It is hot.This sentence is useful for a simple statement that es ist heiß.Tatoeba #438749 by xtofu80, translation #5205264 by Palores
- Es ist heute wirklich heiß. Bitte trinken Sie ausreichend Wasser.It is really hot today. Please drink enough water.
- Boah, es ist mega heiß heute! Lass uns eine Abkühlung im Schwimmbad suchen.Wow, it is super hot today! Let's find some refreshment at the swimming pool.
- Ey, es ist heiß wie in der Sauna hier! Lass uns zur Eisdiele gehen und eine Kugel Eis holen.Hey, it is as hot as in a sauna here! Let's go to the ice cream parlor and get a scoop of ice cream.
- Es ist heiß im Sommer.It is hot in summer.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are sitting in a sunlit park.
- MaximilianEs ist heiß heute, oder?It is hot today, isn't it?
- LauraJa, es ist wirklich heiß.Yes, it is really hot.
- MaximilianSoll ich ein Wasser kaufen?Should I buy a water?
- LauraJa, bitte, Maximilian.Yes, please, Maximilian.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, heiß, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
