Wetter
/ˈvɛtər/neuter
The German word for "weather" is Wetter.
Wetter refers to the state of the atmosphere.
Meaning: state of the atmosphere (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Wetter is a neuter noun, which means it is used with the article das (das Wetter).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvɛtər/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the masculine article der instead of the neuter article das when referring to Wetter.
Did you know?
- The phrase bei jedem Wetter means 'in any weather', but it is frequently used as a synonym for 'no matter what' or 'at any cost'.
- Germans often use Wetter as part of the compound Wetterfest, meaning 'weather-proof', to describe not just clothing but also a person's resilience to hardship.
- The English word 'weather' and the German word Wetter are essentially distant cousins, both tracing back to the same ancient root meaning 'to blow'.
Examples in context
- Wie war das Wetter?What was the weather like?This sentence is useful for asking about past weather conditions.Tatoeba #951493 by Sudajaengi, translation #717744 by CM
- Das Wetter ist gut.The weather is good.This sentence is useful for stating that the weather is good.Tatoeba #10080775 by wolfgangth, translation #1766700 by CK
- Ist das Wetter gut?Is the weather nice?This sentence is useful for asking if the weather is good.Tatoeba #12407835 by mayabe, translation #871776 by CK
- Wie ist das Wetter heute?How is the weather today?
- Es ist windig.It is windy.
- Das Wetter ist schön.The weather is beautiful.
- Das Wetter ist schlecht.The weather is bad.
- Es ist total kalt/heiß.It is really cold/hot.
- Es ist windig wie verrückt!It is windy like crazy!
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hiking trip while looking out the window.
- FelixDas Wetter heute ist wirklich schlecht.The weather today is really bad.
- JuliaJa, es regnet den ganzen Tag.Yes, it is raining all day.
- FelixHoffentlich wird das Wetter morgen besser.Hopefully the weather will be better tomorrow.
- JuliaDas hoffe ich auch für uns.I hope so for us too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “weather” translations and entries Wetter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Wetter, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
