English–German

“feel cold” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁiːʁən/

Example

Er friert, weil das Fenster offen ist.

He feels cold because the window is open.

Illustration for frieren (feel cold)

How to say “feel cold” in German

“Feel cold” in German is frieren.

Cold first causes discomfort in a person and can ultimately make water or another liquid solid.

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

Example sentences with frieren

Ich friere vor Kälte, obwohl ich einen Mantel trage.

I feel cold from the chill, although I am wearing a coat.

Tips for using frieren

  • For the bodily sense, the perfect is usually "Ich habe gefroren", but a frozen state commonly uses "Das Wasser ist gefroren".

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