die Hitzewelle
Translation
heat wave
Examples
Eine Hitzewelle rollt über das Land.
A heat wave is rolling across the country.
Während der Hitzewelle trinken wir viel Wasser.
During the heat wave, we drink a lot of water.
Grammar Patterns
die Hitzewelle ((as subject)) as subject Die Hitzewelle dauert an. (The heat wave continues.)
während der Hitzewelle ((genitive)) with 'during' Man sollte während der Hitzewelle viel trinken. (One should drink a lot during the heat wave.)
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.