Kühlen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kühlen" is mainly used as verb meaning "cool", "chill" or "refrigerate". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "kühlen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: kühlen
Simple past: kühlte
Participle: gekühlt

regulartransitive

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 "kühlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make something colder"

"Kühlen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To reduce the temperature of something to make it colder."
Translation(s): cool, chill, refrigerate
Synonym(s): abkühlen, erfrischen
Antonym(s): erwärmen, aufheizen
Related word(s): Kühlung, Kühlgerät

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen das Getränk im Kühlschrank kühlen.We need to cool the drink in the refrigerator.
Er versucht, den Raum mit einem Ventilator zu kühlen.He tries to cool the room with a fan.
Das Eis hilft, die Wunde zu kühlen.The ice helps to cool the wound.

2.) "Having a low or moderate temperature"

"Kühlen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Having a low or moderate temperature."
Translation(s): cool, chilly
Synonym(s): frisch, kalt
Antonym(s): warm, heiß
Related word(s): Kühle, Kühlheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Wind ist heute sehr kühl.The wind is very cool today.
Sie trägt eine kühle Jacke im Sommer.She wears a cool jacket in summer.
Das Wasser im See ist kühl.The water in the lake is cool.

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