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in der Kälte stehen
/ɪn deːɐ̯ ˈkɛltə ˈʃteːən/
to stand in the cold
Sie stand in der Kälte und wartete auf den Bus.
She stood in the cold and waited for the bus.
general
To remain standing outdoors in cold weather, often implying endurance or waiting.
Er musste lange in der Kälte stehen, bis der Arzt ihn aufrief.
He had to stand in the cold for a long time until the doctor called him.
This phrase is often used to describe waiting or enduring cold temperatures outdoors.
Collocations
lange in der Kälte stehento stand in the cold for a long time
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Usage Context
This phrase is often used in contexts where someone is waiting or enduring cold weather, such as waiting for public transportation or standing in line.
Word Origin
Composed of the preposition 'in', the definite article 'der', the noun 'Kälte' (cold), and the verb 'stehen' (to stand).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to describe situations where someone is waiting or enduring cold weather outdoors, often with a sense of patience or endurance.
Word Breakdown
in der Kälte
in the cold
phrasestehen
to stand
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