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How do you say "freezing" in German?
eiskalt
In German, "freezing" is eiskalt.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ICE-kalt' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Eiskalt is an adjective made of eis (ice) and kalt (cold). Comparative: eiskälter, superlative: am eiskältesten.
Example sentence
Das Wasser ist eiskalt.
The water is freezing.
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How to remember eiskalt
Eiskalt combines eis (ice) and kalt (cold). It's even colder than just kalt.
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Questions about eiskalt
How do you say "freezing" in German?
In German, "freezing" is eiskalt. It is a noun.
How is eiskalt written in German?
eiskalt is written using the standard German script.
How is eiskalt used in a sentence?
Use eiskalt as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Wasser ist eiskalt. (The water is freezing.).
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