German Phrase
Ja, die globalen Temperaturen steigen.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that global temperatures are increasing. It is a concise way to acknowledge the reality of climate change, often used in discussions about environmental issues.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to agree with a statement about climate trends, in news commentary, classroom debates, or casual conversation about the environment.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,dieglobalenTemperaturensteigen.
Ja (affirmation)
Used to confirm or agree with a preceding statement; placed at the beginning of the sentence.
die (definite article, plural nominative)
The article 'die' marks the noun 'Temperaturen' as plural and in the nominative case.
globalen (adjective declension)
After a definite article in the plural, adjectives take the weak ending '-en'.
Temperaturen (plural noun)
Plural form of 'Temperatur', meaning 'temperatures'.
steigen (verb, 3rd person plural)
Present tense, intransitive verb meaning 'to rise'; agrees with the plural subject.
🗨In Conversation
Die globalen Temperaturen steigen seit Jahren.
Global temperatures have been rising for years.
Ja, die globalen Temperaturen steigen.
Yes, global temperatures are rising.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, die globalen Temperatur steigen.
The noun must be plural because the verb 'steigen' refers to multiple temperatures.
Ja, das globalen Temperaturen steigen.
The correct definite article for plural nouns is 'die', not 'das'.
Ja, die globalen Temperaturen steigt.
The verb must agree with the plural subject, so use 'steigen', not 'steigt'.
↔Alternatives
Ja, die Temperaturen weltweit steigen.
Yes, temperatures worldwide are rising.
Ja, die Erderwärmung nimmt zu.
Yes, global warming is increasing.
Genau, die globalen Temperaturen steigen.
Exactly, the global temperatures are rising.
Cultural Tip
In German, starting a sentence with 'Ja' signals agreement and can sound slightly formal. Climate‑change discussions are common in German media, so using this phrase shows you are up‑to‑date. Remember that adjective endings change with the article; 'globalen' is required after 'die'.