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Hitzerekord
/ˈhɪt͡səʁeˌkɔʁt/
record high temperature
Im Sommer 2023 wurde ein neuer Hitzerekord aufgestellt.
In the summer of 2023, a new record high temperature was set.
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.
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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Remembering compounds
Break the word into its parts (Hitze + Rekord) and translate each; the meaning follows directly.
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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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