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die Eisigkeit der Luft
/ˈaɪzɪçkaɪ̯t deːɐ̯ ˈlʊft/
the coldness of the air
Die Eisigkeit der Luft ließ uns frieren.
The coldness of the air made us freeze.
informal
The extreme coldness or icy quality of the air, often implying a harsh or biting cold.
Die Eisigkeit der Luft war heute Morgen unerträglich.
The coldness of the air was unbearable this morning.
This phrase is often used to describe very cold weather conditions, emphasizing the severity of the cold.
Collocations
die Eisigkeit der Luftthe coldness of the air
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Usage Context
Use this phrase to describe very cold weather, especially when the cold feels sharp or biting.
Word Origin
Derived from 'Eis' (ice) and 'Luft' (air), emphasizing the icy quality of the air.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in weather descriptions to convey a particularly harsh or biting cold.
Word Breakdown
Eisigkeit
iciness, coldness
rootder Luft
of the air
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