die Hitzewelle
Translation
heatwave
Examples
Eine Hitzewelle rollt über das Land.
A heatwave is rolling across the country.
Während der Hitzewelle trinken wir viel Wasser.
During the heatwave, we drink a lot of water.
Grammar Patterns
die Hitzewelle ((as subject)) as subject Die Hitzewelle dauert an. (The heatwave continues.)
während der Hitzewelle ((genitive)) with 'during' Man sollte während der Hitzewelle viel trinken. (One should drink a lot during the heatwave.)
Similar Words
Antonym: Kältewelle (cold wave)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Hitze' (heat) + 'Welle' (wave).
Memory Tips
Literally 'heat wave', just like in English. Imagine a wave of heat washing over you.