クーラーが効いていて
部屋に入ったら、クーラーが効いていて涼しかった。
When I entered the room, the air conditioning was working well and it was cool.
The air conditioning system is functioning effectively, producing cool air.
夏なのにクーラーが効いていて、快適に過ごせた。
Even though it's summer, the air conditioning was working well, so I was comfortable.
この部屋はクーラーが効いていて、暑くない。
This room has good air conditioning, so it's not hot.
Used to describe the effectiveness of an air conditioning unit. The verb 効く (きく, kiku) means 'to be effective' or 'to work (well).'
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Pro Tip
Distinguishing クーラー and エアコン
In modern Japanese, クーラー often refers to portable or older air conditioning units, while エアコン typically refers to built-in or modern systems. However, both can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
Word Origin
クーラー is a loanword from English 'cooler'. The verb 効く (きく) means 'to be effective' or 'to work'. The て-form + いる indicates a continuing state.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe the performance of an air conditioning unit. It is often used in the て-form (効いていて) to describe a current state.