What is 'heiß' called in English?

'heiß' in English is called "Hot". Hot refers to: Eine hohe Temperatur habend, ein Hitzegefühl erzeugend.

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What is an example sentence for Hot in German?

English: "The tea is too hot to drink right now." | German: "Der Tee ist im Moment zu heiß zum Trinken."

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English to German Dictionary

hot Meaning in German (hot Bedeutung auf Deutsch)

heiß, scharf

Synonyme:warmpikantbegehrt

heiß in English:hot

IPA:haɪs

Phonetic:haɪs

Plural: hots

Quick Answer • Kurzantwort

Die Bedeutung von hot auf Deutsch ist heiß, scharf. (Eine hohe Temperatur habend, ein Hitzegefühl erzeugend.)

Usage Note: The word 'heiß' can be used for temperature, flavor, and popularity/attractiveness. For attractiveness, 'heiß' is informal.

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Hot visual illustration - Meaning in German (heiß)

Visual representation of "hot"

Definitions of Hot

1
adjective
heiß
Having a high temperature, producing a sensation of heat.
Eine hohe Temperatur habend, ein Hitzegefühl erzeugend.
2
adjective
scharf
Containing a strong, pungent flavor that causes a burning sensation in the mouth.
Einen starken, stechenden Geschmack enthaltend, der ein brennendes Gefühl im Mund verursacht.
3
adjective(informal)
heiß
Currently very popular or fashionable; also, sexually attractive.
Derzeit sehr beliebt oder modisch; auch, sexuell attraktiv.

Example Sentences

casual

“The tea is too hot to drink right now.”

Der Tee ist im Moment zu heiß zum Trinken.

casual

“She loves to eat hot and spicy food.”

Sie liebt es, scharfes und würziges Essen zu essen.

business

“The new smartphone is selling like hot cakes.”

Das neue Smartphone verkauft sich wie warme Semmeln.

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Synonyms (Synonyme)

In German:

warmpikantbegehrt

In English:

warmscorchingboiling

Antonyms (Antonyme)

In German:

kaltmilduninteressant

In English:

cold cool freezing

Inflected Word Forms

gerundheating

nounheat

adverbhotly

comparativehotter

superlativehottest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

hot potatoidiom

A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.

in hot wateridiom

In trouble or a difficult situation.

hot off the pressexpression

News or information that has just been published or released.