A2 adjective Neutral #463 am häufigsten

cold

/koʊld/

Having a very low temperature or lacking warmth. It can describe the atmosphere, an object, or the physical sensation a person feels when they lose body heat.

Beispiele

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1

I need to wear a thick jacket because it is very cold outside today.

I need to wear a thick jacket because it is very cold outside today.

2

The specimens must be stored in a cold environment to remain stable.

The specimens must be stored in a cold environment to remain stable.

3

Brrr! It's freezing cold in this room, can we turn on the heat?

Brrr! It's freezing cold in this room, can we turn on the heat?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
coldness
Adverb
coldly
Adjektiv
cold
Verwandt
cold
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'C' in Cold as an open mouth shivering. When it is cold, you might see your breath in the air!

Schnelles Quiz

You should put on a sweater; it is getting very ___ in here.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: cold

Beispiele

1

I need to wear a thick jacket because it is very cold outside today.

everyday

I need to wear a thick jacket because it is very cold outside today.

2

The specimens must be stored in a cold environment to remain stable.

formal

The specimens must be stored in a cold environment to remain stable.

3

Brrr! It's freezing cold in this room, can we turn on the heat?

informal

Brrr! It's freezing cold in this room, can we turn on the heat?

4

The research suggests that cold climates significantly impact regional biodiversity.

academic

The research suggests that cold climates significantly impact regional biodiversity.

5

The client's reaction to our proposal was quite cold and disinterested.

business

The client's reaction to our proposal was quite cold and disinterested.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
coldness
Adverb
coldly
Adjektiv
cold
Verwandt
cold

Häufige Kollokationen

bitterly cold extremely and unpleasantly cold
cold weather weather with low temperatures
cold water water that is not heated
cold shower a shower taken with cold water
ice cold as cold as ice

Häufige Phrasen

get cold feet

to become nervous or lose courage about a plan

give someone the cold shoulder

to intentionally ignore or be unfriendly to someone

leave someone out in the cold

to exclude someone from a group or activity

Wird oft verwechselt mit

cold vs cool

Cool is often a pleasant low temperature, while cold is often uncomfortable or lower in temperature.

cold vs chilly

Chilly is used for a slight coldness that makes you shiver, while cold is a more general term.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'cold' to describe physical temperature or a person's lack of emotion. When used for food, it usually implies that something meant to be hot has cooled down.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'I have cold' when they feel the temperature. You should say 'I am cold' (adjective) to describe your feeling, and 'I have a cold' (noun) to describe an illness.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'C' in Cold as an open mouth shivering. When it is cold, you might see your breath in the air!

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English word 'ceald', which has roots in Proto-Germanic languages meaning 'cool' or 'cold'.

Grammatikmuster

followed by a noun: cold air used after linking verbs: it feels cold gradable: very cold, extremely cold
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking countries, complaining about the cold weather is a standard social ritual used as small talk.

Schnelles Quiz

You should put on a sweater; it is getting very ___ in here.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: cold

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