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vor Kälte zittern
/foːɐ̯ ˈkɛltə ˈt͡sɪtɐn/
to shiver from cold
Die Kinder zitterten vor Kälte, als sie nach Hause gingen.
The children shivered from the cold as they walked home.
informal
To tremble or shake involuntarily due to extreme cold.
Er zitterte vor Kälte, als er ohne Jacke draußen stand.
He shivered from the cold as he stood outside without a jacket.
Die Hunde zitterten vor Kälte in der eisigen Nacht.
The dogs shivered from the cold in the icy night.
This phrase is commonly used to describe physical reactions to extreme cold, often with a sense of discomfort or suffering.
Collocations
vor Kälte zitternto shiver from coldvor Angst zitternto tremble with fear
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
This phrase is typically used in contexts where the cold is extreme or the person is particularly vulnerable to it.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While accurate, this phrase can sound dramatic. Use it when the cold is particularly severe or the reaction is notable.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'vor' (from), 'Kälte' (cold), and 'zittern' (to shiver), reflecting the physical reaction to extreme cold.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to emphasize the severity of the cold or the vulnerability of the person or animal experiencing it.
Word Breakdown
vor
from
prepositionKälte
cold
nounzittern
to shiver
verbDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch