German Phrase
Wie warm ist es?
Meaning
The question asks about the temperature, specifically how warm it feels. It can be used to inquire about the weather, indoor climate, or any situation where temperature is relevant.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to know the current temperature or when you’re comparing how warm something feels, such as during a walk, in a room, or while planning an outdoor activity.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Wiewarmistes
Wie (how)
Used to ask about the manner, degree, or quantity; here it asks about the degree of warmth.
warm (adjective)
Describes a moderate temperature; it stays in the same form when used predicatively.
ist (verb 'sein')
Third‑person singular present of 'sein', required for impersonal constructions about weather.
es (dummy subject)
Impersonal pronoun used for weather, time, and general statements; it does not refer to a specific noun.
🗨In Conversation
Wie warm ist es heute?
How warm is it today?
Es ist etwa zwanzig Grad, also ziemlich warm.
It's about twenty degrees, so it's pretty warm.
✕Common Mistakes
Wie warm ist du?
The verb 'sein' requires the third‑person singular form 'ist' and the subject pronoun 'es' for impersonal statements about temperature.
Wie warm ist es heute
While grammatically correct, learners often forget the question mark or intonation; in spoken German the rising intonation signals a question.
↔Alternatives
Wie heiß ist es?
How hot is it?
Wie kalt ist es?
How cold is it?
Wie warm ist das Wetter?
How warm is the weather?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries people often talk about temperature in Celsius, not Fahrenheit. When you hear "zwanzig Grad", it means 20 °C, which is considered pleasantly warm in spring or early autumn. In informal conversation you might also hear "es ist warm genug für ein T‑Shirt" (it's warm enough for a T‑shirt).