German word

eisig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯zɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivefreezing

Example

Der Wind ist heute eisiger als gestern.

The wind is freezing today, more so than yesterday.

Illustration for eisig (freezing)

More examples

Ihre eisige Miene verriet, dass sie verletzt war.

Her icy expression revealed that she was hurt.

Core concept

A hard, icy chill that can hang in the weather or in an unfriendly person's presence.

Common phrases

  • eisige Miene

    icy expression

  • eisiger Ton

    icy tone

  • eisiges Verhalten

    icy behavior

Similar words

frostig: Distant and unwelcoming in manner, mood, or atmosphere.
eiskalt: As cold as ice, with an exceptionally low temperature.
kalt: Having a low temperature and feeling cold in the ordinary sense.

Definition in German

Sehr kalt; wörtlich für sehr niedrige Temperatur und auch übertragen für gefühlsmäßige Kälte.

Word origin

The adjective eisig is formed from Eis, 'ice', with the native German suffix -ig, which forms adjectives from nouns and other roots.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, eisig is lowercase and takes normal adjective endings, as in ein eisiger Wind and eine eisige Nacht.

Other meanings

  • icyadjective
  • ice-coldadjective

Opposites

  • warmherzigwarm-heartedadjective
  • mildmildadjective

Related words

  • Eisigkeiticinessnoun

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