ADJECTIVE

kalt/kalt/cold; chilly; unfriendly

kalt is a German adjective that means cold, chilly, or unfriendly. It is pronounced /kalt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "kälter" and "kältesten".

Definitions

1.having a low temperature; not warm(temperature)

a.describes the sensation or state of being cold

Im Winter ist es in Deutschland oft sehr kalt.—In winter, it is often very cold in Germany.

2.not heated; served or consumed at a low temperature(food/drinks)

a.refers to food or drinks that are not warm or hot

Ich trinke meinen Kaffee nicht gerne kalt.—I do not like to drink my coffee cold.

3.unfriendly or lacking emotion(figurative, emotion)

a.describes a person's manner as unemotional or distant

Sie begrüßte ihn mit einem kalten Lächeln.—She greeted him with a cold smile.

Adjective Forms

Positivekalt
Comparativekälter
Superlativekältesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "kalt" mean in English?
"kalt" means cold, chilly, or unfriendly. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "kalt"?
"kalt" is pronounced /kalt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "kalt"?
The comparative of "kalt" is "kälter" and the superlative is "kältesten".
What part of speech is "kalt"?
"kalt" is a adjective in German.

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