kühl

kühler · am kühlsten
Based on: *gel-
Goethe A2 Adjective #323 Adjective
  1. cool
  2. cold
1.

cool

(ONLY for temperature. NOT for "rad, fly, awesome...")
Examples
  • Das Wasser ist kühl.
  • The water is cool.
2.

cold

(In context of human interaction)
Examples
  • Ihre Antwort war kühl.
  • Her response was cold.

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How many meanings does the German word 'kühl' have?

kühl has 2 distinct meanings: 1. cool, 2. cold.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'kühl'?

comparative: kühler / superlative: am kühlsten

What is 'kühl' related to?

The word 'kühl' is related to *gel-.

Where can I learn more about 'kühl'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.