German Phrase
Ich mag’s nicht, wenn es sehr heiß ist.
Meaning
The sentence means “I don’t like it when it’s very hot.” It expresses a personal dislike for a specific condition – high temperature – and is often used to talk about comfort or preferences.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain why you avoid certain activities, locations, or clothing because of extreme heat, or when comparing your preference to someone else’s.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ichmag’snicht,wennessehrheißist.
Verb‑object contraction
mag’s = mag es; the contraction is common in spoken German but should be avoided in formal contexts.
Negation with nicht
Place "nicht" directly after the verb (or verb phrase) to negate the whole statement.
Wenn‑clause (conditional)
"wenn" introduces a subordinate clause that describes a condition; the verb moves to the end (ist).
Adverb placement
"sehr" intensifies the adjective "heiß" and comes before it.
Comma rule
German requires a comma before a subordinate clause introduced by "wenn".
🗨In Conversation
Ich mag’s nicht, wenn es sehr heiß ist.
I don’t like it when it’s very hot.
Dann lass uns lieber ins kühle Café gehen.
Then let’s go to the cool café instead.
✕Common Mistakes
Ich mag’s nicht, wenn es sehr heiß ist.
The contraction mag’s is informal; in formal writing use "mag es".
Ich mag’s nicht, wenn es sehr heiß ist.
If you want to say “too hot,” use "zu heiß" instead of "sehr heiß".
Ich mag’s nicht, wenn es sehr heiß war.
The verb "sein" must stay in present tense; avoid "war" unless you refer to past heat.
↔Alternatives
Ich mag es nicht, wenn es zu heiß ist.
I don’t like it when it’s too hot.
Mir gefällt es nicht, wenn es sehr warm ist.
I don’t enjoy it when it’s very warm.
Bei großer Hitze fühle ich mich unwohl.
I feel uncomfortable in great heat.
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking countries, talking about the weather is a common ice‑breaker. When you say “Ich mag’s nicht, wenn es sehr heiß ist,” you’re often invited to suggest a cooler alternative, like a café with air‑conditioning or a shady park. In southern Germany and Austria, people may use “zu heiß” more often than “sehr heiß,” while in northern regions “sehr heiß” sounds natural.