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Kühle
/ˈkyːlə/
coolness
Die Kühle des Wassers war erfrischend.
The coolness of the water was refreshing.
general
The quality of being cool or cold, often referring to a refreshing or soothing sensation.
Die Kühle des Morgens weckte ihn auf.
The coolness of the morning woke him up.
Often used to describe a pleasant, refreshing coolness, such as in weather or water.
figurative
A state of emotional detachment or calmness.
Er bewahrte eine Kühle, die seine wahren Gefühle verbarg.
He maintained a coolness that hid his true feelings.
In this sense, 'Kühle' describes a composed or unemotional demeanor.
Collocations
die Kühle des Wassersthe coolness of the waterdie Kühle des Morgensthe coolness of the morningmit Kühle reagierento react with coolness
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'Kühle' depends heavily on context—whether it refers to physical temperature or emotional detachment.
Gold Rule
Noun Capitalization
Remember that German nouns are always capitalized, including 'Kühle'.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'kühlen' (to cool), which comes from the Old High German 'kuolen', meaning 'to cool'.
Usage Notes
While 'Kühle' can refer to physical coolness, it is also used metaphorically to describe emotional detachment or calmness.
Word Breakdown
kühl
cool
root-e
noun-forming suffix
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