A comprehensive overview of German weather forecast vocabulary, including key terms for describing weather, understanding predictions, and using common expressions.
German weather forecast vocabulary covers essential terms for describing different conditions, understanding forecasts, and discussing weather-related topics. This includes words for temperature, precipitation, wind, and common forecast expressions that appear in news reports and apps.
Nouns
These are the key German vocabulary words for different weather elements and forecast-related terms.
| German Singular / Plural | English Singular / Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Wetterbericht / die Wetterberichte | weather forecast / weather forecasts | Der Wetterbericht sagt Regen voraus. | The weather forecast predicts rain. |
| das Wetter / — | weather / — | Das Wetter ist heute sonnig. | The weather is sunny today. |
| die Temperatur / die Temperaturen | temperature / temperatures | Die Temperatur steigt auf 25 Grad. | The temperature rises to 25 degrees. |
| der Regen / — | rain / — | Es gibt morgen Regen. | There will be rain tomorrow. |
| der Schnee / — | snow / — | Im Winter fällt oft Schnee. | It often snows in winter. |
| der Wind / — | wind / — | Der Wind weht stark. | The wind is blowing strongly. |
| die Wolke / die Wolken | cloud / clouds | Der Himmel ist voller Wolken. | The sky is full of clouds. |
| der Sturm / die Stürme | storm / storms | Ein Sturm zieht auf. | A storm is approaching. |
| der Nebel / — | fog / — | Am Morgen gibt es Nebel. | There is fog in the morning. |
| der Blitz / die Blitze | lightning / lightning strikes | Man sieht den Blitz am Himmel. | You can see lightning in the sky. |
| der Donner / — | thunder / — | Der Donner ist laut. | The thunder is loud. |
| die Vorhersage / die Vorhersagen | forecast / forecasts | Die Vorhersage ist für morgen. | The forecast is for tomorrow. |
Morgen gibt es ___.
What is the German word for 'rain'?
der Regen
'Der Regen' means 'rain.' The others are different conditions: 'der Schnee' (snow), 'der Wind' (wind), 'der Nebel' (fog).
Die ___ steigt auf 25 Grad.
What is the German word for 'temperature'?
die Temperatur
'Die Temperatur' means 'the temperature.' The other options are different weather elements: 'der Wind' (wind), 'der Sturm' (storm), 'die Wolke' (cloud).
Adjectives
These adjectives commonly appear in forecasts to describe weather conditions.
| German Adjective | English Adjective | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sonnig | sunny | Heute ist es sonnig. | Today it is sunny. |
| bewölkt | cloudy | Der Himmel ist bewölkt. | The sky is cloudy. |
| regnerisch | rainy | Morgen wird es regnerisch. | Tomorrow will be rainy. |
| stürmisch | stormy | Der Abend wird stürmisch. | The evening will be stormy. |
| neblig | foggy | Am Morgen ist es neblig. | It is foggy in the morning. |
| kalt | cold | Es ist kalt draußen. | It is cold outside. |
| warm | warm | Heute ist es warm. | Today it is warm. |
| heiß | hot | Morgen wird es heiß. | Tomorrow will be hot. |
| wechselhaft | changeable | Das Wetter ist wechselhaft. | The weather is changeable. |
| trocken | dry | Die Woche bleibt trocken. | The week stays dry. |
Verbs
These verbs are used to describe weather events and how conditions change.
| German Verb (Infinitive) | English Verb (Infinitive) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| regnen | to rain | Es wird morgen regnen. | It will rain tomorrow. |
| schneien | to snow | Im Winter schneit es oft. | It often snows in winter. |
| scheinen | to shine | Die Sonne scheint heute. | The sun is shining today. |
| wehen | to blow | Der Wind weht stark. | The wind is blowing strongly. |
| steigen | to rise | Die Temperatur steigt. | The temperature rises. |
| fallen | to fall | Die Temperatur fällt nachts. | The temperature falls at night. |
| gewittern | to have a thunderstorm | Heute gewittert es. | There is a thunderstorm today. |
| frieren | to freeze | Es friert draußen. | It is freezing outside. |
| auftauen | to thaw | Das Eis taut auf. | The ice is thawing. |
| ziehen | to move (e.g., a storm) | Ein Sturm zieht auf. | A storm is approaching. |
Expressions
These common phrases are used in German weather forecasts and reporting.
| German Expression | English Translation | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Es wird ... sein. | It will be ... | Es wird sonnig sein. | It will be sunny. |
| ... ist zu erwarten. | ... is to be expected | Regen ist zu erwarten. | Rain is to be expected. |
| Die Temperaturen liegen bei ... | The temperatures are around ... | Die Temperaturen liegen bei 20 Grad. | The temperatures are around 20 degrees. |
| Am ... wird es ... | On ... it will be ... | Am Freitag wird es warm. | On Friday it will be warm. |
| Es bleibt ... | It remains ... | Es bleibt trocken. | It remains dry. |
| Mit ... ist zu rechnen. | ... is to be expected | Mit starkem Wind ist zu rechnen. | Strong wind is to be expected. |
| ... zieht auf. | ... is approaching | Ein Sturm zieht auf. | A storm is approaching. |
| Die Sicht ist ... | Visibility is ... | Die Sicht ist schlecht. | Visibility is poor. |
| Es gibt ... | There is ... | Es gibt Morgenfrost. | There is morning frost. |
| Beachten Sie ... | Please note ... | Beachten Sie die Glättegefahr. | Please note the risk of ice. |
Which phrase means 'Strong wind is to be expected' in German?
Mit starkem Wind ist zu rechnen.
'Mit starkem Wind ist zu rechnen.' means 'Strong wind is to be expected.' The other options describe wind approaching or blowing strongly but do not express expectation as a forecast.
Summary
Building German weather forecast vocabulary involves mastering nouns for weather elements, adjectives for describing conditions, verbs for weather actions, and common expressions used in forecasts. This foundation enables you to understand and discuss forecast reports confidently.
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- English Singular / Plural: weather forecast / weather forecasts
- English Example: The weather forecast predicts rain.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
