die Hitzewelle
Translation
heat wave
Examples
Eine Hitzewelle rollt über das Land.
A heat wave is rolling across the country.
Wir leiden unter den extremen Hitzewellen.
We are suffering from the extreme heat waves.
Grammar Patterns
to experience a heatwave In summer, we often experience a heatwave.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hitzperiode (heat period); Antonyms: Kältewelle (cold spell)
Etymology
Composed of 'Hitze' (heat) and 'Welle' (wave). Literally a 'heat wave'.
Memory Tips
Picture a giant wave, but made of shimmering heat, washing over a city.