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Hitzewelle
/ˈhɪt͡səˌvɛlə/
heatwave
Die Hitzewelle hat die Temperaturen auf über 40 Grad steigen lassen.
The heatwave caused temperatures to rise above 40 degrees.
formalinformal
A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, typically lasting several days or weeks.
Die Hitzewelle im Sommer 2023 war eine der schlimmsten in Europa.
The heatwave in the summer of 2023 was one of the worst in Europe.
Die Hitzewelle hat zu Wasserknappheit geführt.
The heatwave has led to water shortages.
The term is commonly used in weather forecasts and climate discussions.
Collocations
Hitzewelle rollt hereinheatwave rolls inHitzewelle hält anheatwave persistsHitzewelle bricht zusammenheatwave breaks
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Usage Tip
Use 'Hitzewelle' to describe prolonged periods of extreme heat, often in the context of weather reports or climate discussions.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
In German, 'Hitzewelle' is always capitalized as it is a noun.
Word Origin
Derived from 'Hitze' (heat) and 'Welle' (wave), referring to a wave of intense heat.
Usage Notes
The term is often used in meteorological contexts to describe extreme heat events.
Word Breakdown
Hitze
heat
rootWelle
wave
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