German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Weather" in German: Wetter
das Wetter
Weather in German is das Wetter, neuter. Ask Wie ist das Wetter? for the forecast chat. Nice weather is schönes Wetter; bad weather is schlechtes Wetter.
Morning chat
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How to pronounce Wetter
Say it
VET-er
/ˈvɛtɐ/
VET-er. W like English v. Short e as in "bed". Final -er is a soft uh. Stress the first syllable.
"Weather" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Wetter | weather General word. | General word. |
| Wie ist das Wetter? | How's the weather? Everyday question. | Everyday question. |
| die Wettervorhersage | weather forecast Forecast on apps and TV. | Forecast on apps and TV. |
| bei dem Wetter | in this weather Commenting on current conditions. | Commenting on current conditions. |
How to use Wetter in real life
- 1Morning chat
Wie ist das Wetter heute?
How's the weather today?
The most common weather question.
- 2Looking outside
Bei dem Wetter bleibe ich drinnen.
In this weather I'm staying indoors.
Bei dem Wetter = in these conditions.
- 3Planning a trip
Das Wetter soll am Wochenende besser werden.
The weather is supposed to get better at the weekend.
Soll marks reported forecast info.
Mistakes English speakers make with Wetter
Incorrect: der Wetter
Correct: das Wetter
Wetter is neuter: das Wetter.
Incorrect: Wie ist Wetter?
Correct: Wie ist das Wetter?
Keep the article das in this set question.
Good to know
Weather small talk is as common in German as in English, especially about rain and sudden changes. Weather apps and the Tagesschau forecast are everyday references.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to cycle to work
ChatPal
Hast du das Wetter gecheckt?
Have you checked the weather?
You
Ja, das Wetter sieht okay aus.
Yes, the weather looks okay.
ChatPal
Gut. Bei schlechtem Wetter nehme ich den Bus.
Good. In bad weather I take the bus.
You
Gleicher Plan. Das Wetter kann schnell kippen.
Same plan. The weather can flip quickly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Weather" in German
How do you ask about the weather?
Wie ist das Wetter? or Wie wird das Wetter heute?
Is Wetter masculine?
No, neuter: das Wetter.
How do you say nice weather?
Schönes Wetter or Das Wetter ist schön.
What is Wettervorhersage?
The weather forecast.
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