nasskalt
/ˈnasˌkalt/
damp and cold
Es ist heute nasskalt draußen.
It's damp and cold outside today.
informal
Describing weather that is both cold and damp, often with a chilly, penetrating moisture in the air.
Die nasskalte Luft machte das Wandern unangenehm.
The damp, cold air made hiking unpleasant.
Commonly used to describe uncomfortable outdoor conditions, especially in autumn or early winter.
Collocations
nasskaltes Wetterdamp, cold weathernasskaltes Klimadamp, cold climate
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Pro Tip
Weather Descriptions
Use 'nasskalt' to emphasize the discomfort of damp cold, especially in outdoor activities.
Word Origin
Compound of 'nass' (wet/damp) and 'kalt' (cold), combining two descriptive adjectives.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe weather conditions that feel colder than the actual temperature due to moisture in the air.
Word Breakdown
nass
wet, damp
rootkalt
cold
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