ADJECTIVE
kühl/kyːl/cool; chilly; reserved
kühl is a German adjective that means cool, chilly, or reserved. It is pronounced /kyːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "kühler" and "kühlsten".
Definitions
1.somewhat cold; noticeably cool(temperature, weather, things)
a.not warm; slightly cold or chilly (often weather, drinks, rooms)
Es ist heute Morgen angenehm kühl.—It is pleasantly cool this morning.
2.reserved; emotionally distant(personality, demeanor)
a.showing little emotion or warmth; distant or restrained
Sie begrüßte ihn mit einem kühlen Lächeln.—She greeted him with a cool smile.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | kühl |
|---|---|
| Comparative | kühler |
| Superlative | kühlsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kühl" mean in English?
- "kühl" means cool, chilly, or reserved. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "kühl"?
- "kühl" is pronounced /kyːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "kühl"?
- The comparative of "kühl" is "kühler" and the superlative is "kühlsten".
- What part of speech is "kühl"?
- "kühl" is a adjective in German.
