English–German

“cold” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/kalt/

Example

Mir ist kalt.

I am cold.

Illustration for kalt (cold)

How to say “cold” in German

“Cold” in German is kalt.

A body or room without warmth, extending naturally to a person whose manner feels emotionally distant.

Full entry for kalt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with kalt

Im Büro ist es kalt.

It is cold in the office.

Tips for using kalt

  • Mir ist kalt expresses a person's feeling, while Es ist kalt describes the weather or surrounding conditions.

Other German words for “cold”

Ich spüre die Kälte.

I feel the cold.

Im Winter bekomme ich oft eine Erkältung.

I often get a cold in winter.

Ich habe seit gestern einen Schnupfen.

I've had a cold since yesterday.

Sie zeigte eine gleichgültige Haltung.

She showed a cold attitude.

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