Weather and clothing
Wetter und Kleidung
Describe basic weather and choose suitable clothing for it.
German weather statements often use impersonal “es”: Es ist kalt. Es regnet. Connect the weather to what you need to wear or take.
Es schneit.
It is snowing.
Die Sonne scheint.
The sun is shining.
Ich brauche eine Jacke.
I need a jacket.
Nimm einen Regenschirm.
Take an umbrella.
Wie ist das Wetter heute?
What is the weather like today?
Use “Es ist + adjective” for temperature and fixed verbs such as “Es regnet” and “Es schneit” for weather events.
This language helps with forecasts, daily plans, travel, and choosing a jacket or umbrella.
Say “Es ist kalt,” not “Es ist Kälte.” “kalt” is the adjective needed after “ist.”
Weather starter: Es … — Es ist warm/kalt; Es regnet; Es schneit.
Describe today’s weather and say whether you need a jacket or umbrella.