cold in German
cold in German is kalt, kaltherzig, Kälte — cold means having a low temperature; not warm.
cold in German
kalt
kaltherzig
Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.
kalt
Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.
Kälte
(uncountable) A condition of low temperature.
kalt
(uncountable) A condition of low temperature.
Erkältung
(countable, pathology) A common, usually harmless, usually viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.
Verkühlung
(countable, pathology) A common, usually harmless, usually viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.
What does "cold" mean?
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adj Having a low temperature; not warm.
"The water in the lake was freezing cold."
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adj Unfriendly or emotionally distant; lacking warmth toward other people.
"His cold reply made it clear he wasn't interested."
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adj Not prepared or warmed up; done without practice or introduction.
"He walked into the interview cold, with no idea what to expect."
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noun A common mild illness that causes a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and sometimes a sore throat.
"She caught a cold from her nephew over the weekend."
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cold in a sentence
- The water in the lake was freezing cold.
- Put your coat on, it's cold outside.
- His cold reply made it clear he wasn't interested.
- She gave him a cold stare and walked off.
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What is "cold" in German?
"cold" in German is kalt, kaltherzig, Kälte. cold means: Having a low temperature; not warm.
How do you use "cold" in a sentence?
Example: "The water in the lake was freezing cold." In German, "cold" is kalt, kaltherzig, Kälte.
Are there other ways to say "cold" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "cold": kalt, kaltherzig, Kälte, Erkältung, Verkühlung.
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