VERB
abkühlen/ˈapˌkyːlən/to cool; to cool down; to become less intense
abkühlen is a German verb that means to cool, to cool down, or to become less intense. It is pronounced /ˈapˌkyːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kühlte ab" and the past participle is "abgekühlt".
Definitions
1.to make something cooler or to become cooler(physics/temperature)
a.to reduce the temperature of something
Lass die Suppe etwas abkühlen, bevor du sie isst.—Let the soup cool down a bit before you eat it.
b.to become cooler by itself
Nach dem Backen muss der Kuchen abkühlen.—After baking, the cake needs to cool.
2.to become less intense (about feelings, enthusiasm, etc.)(figurative/emotions, relations)
a.to lose intensity or excitement
Nach dem Streit hat sich die Stimmung schnell abgekühlt.—After the argument, the mood cooled down quickly.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abkühlen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kühle ab |
| Present (du) | kühlst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kühlt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | kühlte ab |
| Participle II | abgekühlt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kühlte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | kühle ab |
| Imperative (plural) | kühlt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abkühlen" mean in English?
- "abkühlen" means to cool, to cool down, or to become less intense. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abkühlen"?
- "abkühlen" is pronounced /ˈapˌkyːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abkühlen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abkühlen" is "abgekühlt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abkühlen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abkühlen" becomes "kühlte ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abkühlen"?
- "abkühlen" is a verb in German.
