German Phrase
Nee, schönes Wetter in Sicht.
Meaning
Literally, ‘No, nice weather in sight.’ It’s a casual way to say that, despite a previous suggestion or expectation, good weather is expected soon.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to dismiss a negative comment about the weather and cheerfully point out that sunshine is coming, typically in informal chats with friends or family.
✦Grammar Breakdown
NeeschönesWetterinSicht
Nee (informal no)
‘Nee’ is a colloquial way to say ‘no’, used among friends or in casual conversation; it’s less formal than ‘Nein’.
Adjective declension – schön
‘schönes’ is the strong neuter singular form of the adjective ‘schön’, matching the neuter noun ‘Wetter’ without an article.
In Sicht (idiom)
The phrase ‘in Sicht’ literally means ‘in sight’ and is used idiomatically to indicate that something is expected soon, especially in weather reports.
🗨In Conversation
Nee, schönes Wetter in Sicht.
No, nice weather is on the way.
Ja, dann können wir später noch spazieren gehen.
Yes, then we can go for a walk later.
✕Common Mistakes
Nee, das schönes Wetter in Sicht.
If you add an article, the adjective must take the weak ending (e.g., ‘das schöne Wetter’).
Nee, das ist nicht korrekt.
Using ‘Nee’ in formal contexts sounds unprofessional; switch to ‘Nein’ instead.
Nee, schönes Wetter in Ansicht.
‘In Sicht’ is idiomatic; literal translations like ‘in view’ can sound odd in English.
↔Alternatives
Nein, es wird bald schönes Wetter geben.
No, it will be nice weather soon.
Nein, das Wetter wird schön.
No, the weather will be nice.
Nee, bald scheint die Sonne.
No, the sun will shine soon.
Cultural Tip
‘Nee’ is common in northern Germany and among younger speakers; avoid it in formal settings or with strangers. The idiom ‘in Sicht’ is frequently heard in weather forecasts and sports commentary, so using it shows you’re up‑to‑date with everyday German expressions.