Affenhitze

Definition

Affenhitze is a German term used to describe extremely hot weather or a heatwave. It is a colloquial expression that translates to “monkey heat” in English.

Opposite

The opposite of Affenhitze is kaltes Wetter, which means cold weather. This could be during the winter season or when there is a sudden drop in temperature.

Synonyms

The following are synonyms for Affenhitze:

• Gluthitze (scorching heat)
• Hitzewelle (heatwave)
• Bruthitze (sweltering heat)

Examples

Here are a few examples to understand the usage of Affenhitze in context:

1. Es ist unerträglich heiß hier. Die Affenhitze ist kaum auszuhalten. (It is unbearably hot here. The monkey heat is hardly bearable.)

2. Ich werde wegen der Affenhitze gleich noch eine Abkühlung im Pool suchen. (I will look for a way to cool down in the pool because of the scorching heat.)

3. In der Affenhitze kann man draußen kaum etwas unternehmen. (It is challenging to do anything outside during the heatwave.)

Remember, Affenhitze is a descriptive term to emphasize intense heat and is not a scientific meteorological term.\ Visit YouGlish.com