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“cool” in German

German

Alsokühl · kühlen

Pronunciation

IPA/kuːl/

Example

Das ist ein cooles Hemd.

That's a cool shirt.

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How to say “cool” in German

“Cool” in German is cool.

A relaxed presence that looks confident and appealing without trying too hard.

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

Example sentences with cool

Er bleibt immer cool, selbst in Stresssituationen.

He always stays cool, even in stressful situations.

Tips for using cool

  • As a standalone interjection, Cool! commonly means 'Nice!' or 'Great!', but this use belongs mainly to informal speech.

Other German words for “cool”

Im Schatten ist es kühl.

It is cool in the shade.

Ich kühle das Getränk im Kühlschrank.

I am cooling the drink in the refrigerator.

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