Translation of German word "cool" to English
cool
Meaning
Adjective(colloquial) Fashionable, impressive, or admirable; also: calm and composed, unruffled.
How to use
cool (German slang: 'cool / great') — borrowed from English, used as an adjective/interjection. Very common in youth language. Das ist voll cool! — That's really cool! Indeclinable in colloquial use.
🇬🇧 English
cool / great / calm
Example
Mein neuer Nachbar ist wirklich nett und total cool drauf.
My new neighbor is really nice and totally cool.
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- voll cool— really / super cool
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What is the definition of the German word "cool"?▼
The German word "cool" is defined as: "(colloquial) Fashionable, impressive, or admirable; also: calm and composed, unruffled."
What does the German word "cool" mean?▼
The German word "cool" means "cool / great / calm" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "cool"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mein neuer Nachbar ist wirklich nett und total cool drauf." (which translates as "My new neighbor is really nice and totally cool.").
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