German Phrase
Es wird so um die 20 Grad sein.
Meaning
The speaker predicts that the temperature will be roughly twenty degrees Celsius. The phrase conveys an estimate rather than an exact figure.
When to use
Use this sentence when talking about the weather forecast, planning outdoor activities, or answering a question about expected temperature.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Eswirdsoumdie20Gradsein.
Future with werden
The auxiliary verb 'werden' + infinitive forms the future tense, indicating a prediction about the future.
Approximation 'so um die'
'so um die' is a colloquial way to say 'around' or 'approximately' before a number.
Degree unit 'Grad'
'Grad' is the unit for temperature (Celsius) and stays singular after a number.
Infinitive 'sein' after werden
After the future auxiliary 'wird', the main verb stays in its infinitive form ('sein').
🗨In Conversation
Wie wird das Wetter morgen?
What will the weather be like tomorrow?
Es wird so um die 20 Grad sein.
It will be around 20 degrees.
✕Common Mistakes
Es wird so um die 20 Grad haben.
After 'wird' you need the infinitive of 'sein', not 'haben'.
Es wird um die 20 Grad sein.
Dropping 'so' makes the phrase sound less natural; keep the whole expression for colloquial approximation.
Es wird so um die 20 Graden sein.
Do not add an -en ending after the number; 'Grad' stays unchanged.
↔Alternatives
Es wird etwa 20 Grad sein.
It will be about 20 degrees.
Es wird ungefähr 20 Grad haben.
It will have roughly 20 degrees.
Die Temperatur liegt bei etwa 20 Grad.
The temperature will be about 20 degrees.
Cultural Tip
In German weather talk, temperatures are always given in Celsius. The expression 'so um die' is informal and common in spoken German; in more formal contexts you might prefer 'etwa' or 'ungefähr'. Also, note that 'Grad' does not take a plural ending after a number (e.g., '20 Grad', not '20 Graden').