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vor Kälte zittern

/foːɐ̯ ˈkɛltə ˈt͡sɪtɐn/
phrase★Intermediate— to shiver from cold
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

Synonyms

vor Kälte bebenvor Kälte frierenvor Kälte schlottern

Antonyms

sich warm fühlensich wohlfühlen

Related Phrases

vor Angst zitternphrase
to tremble with fear
vor Freude zitternphrase
to tremble with joy

💡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
preposition
+
Kälte
cold
noun
+
zittern
to shiver
verb
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