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in der Kälte stehen

/ɪn deːɐ̯ ˈkɛltə ˈʃteːən/
phrase★Intermediate— to stand in the cold
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

Synonyms

in der Kälte ausharrenim Freien frieren

Antonyms

im Warmen bleibensich drinnen aufhalten

Related Phrases

in der Hitze stehenphrase
to stand in the heat

💡Pro Tip

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
phrase
+
stehen
to stand
verb
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