Coffee Break German 3 fun German expressions about 'Hitze' & 'Sonne' | A Coffee Break with Thomas
Sep 17, 2025
Dive into German culture with fun expressions about summer heat and sunshine! Learn idioms like 'ein Tropfen auf den heißen Stein' and 'Geh mir aus der Sonne' that add flair to your conversations. Explore their meanings through engaging examples and a quick practice quiz. Perfect for anyone planning a sunny getaway or just wanting to brighten their vocabulary!
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Seasonal Context Shapes Language Lessons
- Thomas frames the episode as a short mini-lesson focused on heat and sun vocabulary.
- He connects the topic to an unexpectedly sunny Scottish spring and summer.
Small Actions Often Fail To Move The Needle
- The idiom "ein Tropfen auf den heißen Stein" means a small effort that makes no real difference.
- Thomas explains it by comparing a drop of water on a hot stone that evaporates instantly.
Apple Slice Example Illustrates The Idiom
- Thomas gives an everyday example of being offered one slice of apple after working in heat.
- He uses the scene to show when you'd say "ein Tropfen auf den heißen Stein."