der Hitzetag
Translation
hot day, scorcher
Examples
Heute ist ein echter Hitzetag.
Today is a real scorcher.
An Hitzetagen gehe ich ins Schwimmbad.
On hot days, I go to the swimming pool.
Grammar Patterns
to be a hot day ein Hitzetag sein Today is a hot day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tropentag, Sommertag
Etymology
A compound of 'Hitze' (heat) and 'Tag' (day). Literally a 'heat day'.
Memory Tips
Simply combine the two words you might already know: Hitze (heat) + Tag (day).