German Phrase
Dieser August ist echt heiß.
Meaning
The sentence means 'This August is really hot.' It emphasizes the unusually high temperatures during the current month, using the colloquial adverb 'echt' for added intensity.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about the weather in August, especially if you want to stress how unusually warm it feels compared to other months. It's common in casual conversation among friends or on social media.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieserAugustistechtheiß
Demonstrative Pronoun 'Dieser'
'Dieser' is a demonstrative pronoun used to point out a specific noun; it agrees in gender, case, and number with the noun it modifies (masculine nominative singular here).
Month Names as Proper Nouns
Month names like 'August' are capitalized in German and function as masculine nouns, so they take the masculine form of articles and adjectives.
Verb 'sein' (to be)
'ist' is the third-person singular present form of 'sein', used for linking the subject to a predicate adjective.
Colloquial Intensifier 'echt'
'echt' is an informal adverb meaning 'really' or 'truly', often used in spoken German to add emphasis.
Adjective 'heiß' (hot)
'heiß' is a predicate adjective describing the temperature; after 'sein' it does not take an ending.
🗨In Conversation
Wie ist das Wetter im August?
How's the weather in August?
Dieser August ist echt heiß.
This August is really hot.
✕Common Mistakes
Diese August ist echt heiß.
The demonstrative must match the gender of 'August' (masculine). Using 'diese' would be incorrect.
Dieser August ist echt heißes.
After 'sein' the adjective stays uninflected; adding an ending like 'heißes' is wrong.
Dieser August ist sehr heiß.
In formal contexts, replace 'echt' with 'wirklich' or 'sehr'.
↔Alternatives
Im August ist es sehr warm.
In August it is very warm.
Der August ist dieses Jahr besonders heiß.
August is especially hot this year.
Dieser August ist richtig heiß.
This August is downright hot.
Cultural Tip
Germans often talk about the weather as a safe conversation starter. In summer, mentioning a heatwave ('Hitzeperiode') can lead to discussions about outdoor activities, vacations, or the need for a 'Sommerpause' (summer break). In northern Germany, a hot August might be considered unusual, while in southern regions it's more expected.