Hitzerekord
/ˈhɪt͡səʁeˌkɔʁt/noun★Intermediate
formal
the highest temperature recorded in a specific period or location
Der Hitzerekord von 42 °C wurde im Juli erreicht.
The record high temperature of 42 °C was reached in July.
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Often used in weather reports and climate discussions.
Collocations
einen Hitzerekord brechento break a heat recordeinen neuen Hitzerekord aufstellento set a new heat record
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Related Phrases
Hitzewellephrase
heat wave
Temperaturrekordphrase
temperature record
💡Pro Tip
Remembering compounds
Break the word into its parts (Hitze + Rekord) and translate each; the meaning follows directly.
⚡Gold Rule
Noun capitalization
All German nouns are capitalized, even in compounds like Hitzerekord.
📖Word Origin
Compound of Hitze (heat) + Rekord (record).
📝Usage Notes
Used primarily in meteorology and climate‑related contexts; capitalized as all German nouns.
Word Breakdown
Hitze
heat
rootRekord
record
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