heute
today
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ˈhɔʏ̯.tə/
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Cultural Note
German combines 'heute' with time-of-day words for precision: 'heute Morgen' (this morning), 'heute Mittag' (this noon), 'heute Nachmittag' (this afternoon), 'heute Abend' (this evening). This systematic approach reflects the German love of precision in time expressions.
📝 Example Sentences
Was machen wir heute?
What are we doing today?
Heute ist ein schöner Tag.
Today is a beautiful day.
Heute Abend koche ich für dich.
Tonight I'm cooking for you.