No. 7,935 in German
hitzewellen
Heat waves.
In a sentence
Die Hitzewellen in der Region werden immer häufiger.
The heatwaves in the region are becoming more frequent.
In this sentence, 'Hitzewellen' refers to the meteorological phenomena of prolonged high temperatures, denoting plural occurrences.
Während der Hitzewellen sollte man ausreichend Wasser trinken.
During heatwaves, one should drink sufficient water.
Here, 'Hitzewellen' is used in the context of giving advice on handling extreme heat conditions, again plural and specific occurrences.
Die Auswirkungen der Hitzewellen sind deutlich in der Landwirtschaft sichtbar.
The effects of the heatwaves are clearly visible in agriculture.
In this instance, 'Hitzewellen' highlights the consequences caused by such climatic events, emphasizing their impact and occurrence.
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