Weather in German
"Weather" is a German lesson for A1 level. Seasons and discussing the weather. Below are 12 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Weather"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
die Sonne Die Sonne scheint. | /dee ZON-neh/ | sun The sun is shining. |
der Regen Es regnet heute. | /dair RAY-gen/ | rain It is raining today. |
der Schnee Im Winter schneit es. | /dair SHNAY/ | snow Snow is falling in winter. |
der Wind Der Wind ist stark. | /dair VINT/ | wind The wind is blowing strongly. |
kalt Es ist kalt draußen. | /KALT/ | cold It is cold outside. |
warm Heute ist es warm. | /VARM/ | warm It is very warm today. |
heiß Im Sommer ist es heiß. | /HYES/ | hot Spring is beautiful. |
der Frühling Im Frühling blühen die Blumen. | /dair FRUE-ling/ | spring We travel in the summer. |
der Sommer Im Sommer fahre ich ans Meer. | /dair ZOM-mer/ | summer Leaves fall in autumn. |
der Herbst Im Herbst fallen die Blätter. | /dair HAIRBST/ | autumn It is very cold in winter. |
der Winter Im Winter ist es kalt. | /dair VIN-ter/ | winter How is the weather today? |
das Wetter Wie ist das Wetter heute? | /dahs VET-ter/ | weather The sky is blue. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Weather" in German?
Key words for "Weather": die Sonne, der Regen, der Schnee. All 12 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 12 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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