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Hitze

/ˈhɪt͡sə/
noun★Beginner— heat
general

Extreme heat, especially in the air or environment, often making it uncomfortable or dangerous.

Im Sommer leiden viele Menschen unter der Hitze.

In summer, many people suffer from the heat.

💡

Often used to describe oppressive or extreme temperatures.

Collocations

HitzeperiodeheatwaveHitzegewitterheat thunderstormHitzeeinwirkungheat exposure

Synonyms

GlutGlühhitzeBrutalität

Antonyms

KälteKühleFrische

Related Phrases

Hitze machenphrase
to create a stir or cause trouble

💡Pro Tip

Weather Context

Hitze is commonly used to describe extreme temperatures, especially in summer.

⚡Gold Rule

Capitalization

In German, 'Hitze' is always capitalized as it is a noun.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'hitze,' meaning 'heat,' derived from Old High German 'hizzi,' related to 'heiß' (hot).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in weather contexts or to describe uncomfortable warmth. Can also refer to intense emotional or social pressure metaphorically.

Word Breakdown

Hitz
heat
root
+
-e
noun suffix
suffix
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