Eisigkeit
/ˈaɪzɪçkaɪt/
icy coldness
Die Eisigkeit des Winters ließ uns frieren.
The icy coldness of winter made us freeze.
general
The quality or state of being extremely cold, often associated with ice or freezing temperatures.
Die Eisigkeit des Pols ist für Menschen lebensfeindlich.
The icy coldness of the poles is hostile to human life.
Often used to describe harsh, freezing conditions.
Collocations
die Eisigkeit des Wintersthe icy coldness of winterdie Eisigkeit der Luftthe icy coldness of the air
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Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'Eisigkeit' to describe a place or environment that feels like it's made of ice.
Word Origin
Derived from 'Eis' (ice) + '-igkeit' (a suffix indicating a state or quality).
Usage Notes
Used to emphasize extreme coldness, often in poetic or descriptive contexts.
Word Breakdown
Eis
ice
root-igkeit
state or quality of
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