Frieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Frieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to freeze", "to be cold" or "to feel cold".

Essential properties of "frieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: frieren
  • Simple past: fror
  • Participle: gefroren

See full conjugation of frieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "frieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To feel cold"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich friere, weil es draußen sehr kalt ist.I'm freezing because it's very cold outside.
  2. Wenn du keine Jacke trägst, wirst du frieren.If you don't wear a jacket, you will freeze.
  3. Im Winter frieren viele Menschen ohne Heizung.In winter, many people freeze without heating.

2.) "To freeze or become ice"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wasser im See friert im Winter oft.The water in the lake often freezes in winter.
  2. Mein Auto ist heute Morgen gefroren.My car was frozen this morning.
  3. Im Gefrierschrank frieren die Lebensmittel schnell.Food freezes quickly in the freezer.

3.) "To stop working due to cold"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Maschine friert jedes Mal bei Minusgraden.The machine freezes up every time at sub-zero temperatures.
  2. Mein Computer friert ein, wenn es zu kalt ist.My computer freezes when it's too cold.
  3. Das Auto friert bei extremen Temperaturen ein.The car freezes up at extreme temperatures.
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