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

Positivekühl
Comparativekühler
Superlativekühlsten

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.

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