Abkühlen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abkühlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "cool down", "chill" or "get cold".

Essential properties of "abkühlen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abkühlen
  • Simple past: kühlte ab
  • Participle: abgekühlt

See full conjugation of abkühlen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abkühlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cool down, chill"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Sport muss man sich abkühlen.After sports, one needs to cool down.
  2. Das Essen sollte vor dem Servieren abkühlen.The food should cool down before serving.
  3. Im Sommer kühlt sich das Wasser im See ab.In summer, the water in the lake cools down.

2.) "To calm down, subside (emotions/situations)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Streit kühlte sich die Stimmung ab.After the argument, the atmosphere cooled down.
  2. Die Diskussion kühlte nach einer Weile ab.The discussion cooled down after a while.
  3. Seine Wut kühlte sich langsam ab.His anger slowly cooled down.
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