Translation of German word "Kältewelle" to English
dieKältewelle
Meaning
NounA short period of very cold weather.
How to use
Kältewelle ('cold wave / cold snap') is a feminine noun: die Kältewelle (plural: die Kältewellen). Compound of Kälte (cold) and Welle (wave).
🇬🇧 English
cold wave
Example
Eine arktische Kältewelle sorgt für Rekordtemperaturen unter null.
An Arctic cold wave is causing record sub-zero temperatures.
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Common phrases
- eine plötzliche Kältewelle— a sudden cold wave
- die Kältewelle erreicht uns— the cold wave reaches us
- eine lange Kältewelle— a long cold wave
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What is the definition of the German word "die Kältewelle"?▼
The German word "die Kältewelle" is defined as: "A short period of very cold weather."
What does the German word "die Kältewelle" mean?▼
The German word "die Kältewelle" means "cold wave" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Eine arktische Kältewelle sorgt für Rekordtemperaturen unter null." (which translates as "An Arctic cold wave is causing record sub-zero temperatures.").
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