Translation of German word "kalt" to English
kalt
/kaʁt/
Meaning
AdjectiveAdjective meaning 'cold / low in temperature'.
How to use
kalt ('cold') is an adjective. Its comparative is kälter (with umlaut), and the superlative is am kältesten ('coldest'). Kaltes Wasser — Cold water. Mir ist kalt — I am cold.
🇬🇧 English
cold / chilly
Example
Die Luft ist kalt.
The air is cold.
Die kalte Brise weht durch die Stadt und bringt Erfrischung.
The cold breeze blows through the city and brings refreshment.
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Common phrases
- kaltes Buffet— cold buffet / lunch
- kaltstellen— to put in the fridge / sideline someone (idiom)
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What is the definition of the German word "kalt"?▼
The German word "kalt" is defined as: "Adjective meaning 'cold / low in temperature'."
What does the German word "kalt" mean?▼
The German word "kalt" means "cold / chilly" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Luft ist kalt." (which translates as "The air is cold.").
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