English–German

“freezing cold” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯sˈkalt/

Example

Der Wind ist eiskalt.

The wind is freezing cold.

Illustration for eiskalt (freezing cold)

How to say “freezing cold” in German

“Freezing cold” in German is eiskalt.

A blade of ice slicing through the air and through a person's emotional warmth.

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

Example sentences with eiskalt

Die Nachricht traf ihn wie eine eiskalte Wahrheit.

The news hit him like an ice-cold truth.

Tips for using eiskalt

  • In figurative use, eiskalt is markedly harsher than kühl and often criticizes a person's conduct or response.

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