This is the 8550th most frequent Dutch word.
hitteperiode
A period of intense heat.
The word 'hitteperiode' here refers to a period characterized by sustained high temperatures, impacting daily routines.
Tijdens de hitteperiode moesten veel mensen hun dagelijkse routines aanpassen.
During the heatwave, many people had to adjust their daily routines.
In this sentence, 'hitteperiode' indicates a time during a month when high temperatures affected agricultural conditions.
De hitteperiode in juli veroorzaakte droogte in de landbouwgebieden.
The heatwave in July caused drought in agricultural areas.
This sentence uses 'hitteperiode' to represent a forecasted period of hot weather occurring earlier than usual in the year.