English–German

“lukewarm” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/laʊ̯/

Example

Die Suppe ist lau.

The soup is lukewarm.

Illustration for lau (lukewarm)

How to say “lukewarm” in German

“Lukewarm” in German is lau.

A cup sitting between hot and cool mirrors the lack of intensity expressed by a weak assessment.

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

Example sentences with lau

Das Publikum spendete dem Schauspieler lauen Applaus.

The audience gave the actor tepid applause.

Tips for using lau

  • In phrases such as ein laues Lob, lau means faint praise rather than praise expressed in a gentle manner.

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