cooling / refreshment
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refreshment
Something that provides refreshment in hot weather, for example a cold drink or a swim in a lake.
Nach der Wanderung war der Sprung in den See eine herrliche Abkühlung.
After the hike, jumping into the lake was a wonderful refreshment.
The word is derived from the verb 'abkühlen' (to cool down). The prefix 'ab-' suggests a reduction or downward process, 'kühl' is the base, and the ending '-ung' makes it a noun that describes the process or the result.
Die Abkühlung des Motors dauert etwa eine Stunde.
The cooling of the engine takes about an hour.
The meaning of 'Abkühlung' (cooling / refreshment) can be recognized well from context. In summer or in the sauna, people look for an 'Abkühlung' (refreshment). In the weather forecast, 'Abkühlung' is a drop in temperature. In texts about relationships or politics, it describes a deterioration of the relationship.
Ein Eis ist an heißen Tagen eine gute Abkühlung.
An ice cream is a good refreshment on hot days.
When it is about refreshment, 'Abkühlung' (refreshment) is often used with verbs such as 'suchen' (to seek), 'finden' (to find), or 'brauchen' (to need). People also speak of a 'willkommene' (welcome) or 'ersehnte' (long-awaited) 'Abkühlung'.
An diesem heißen Tag brauchen wir dringend eine Abkühlung.
On this hot day, we urgently need some refreshment.
In the figurative meaning, 'Abkühlung' (cooling) always describes a negative development. It refers to feelings, relationships, or the political climate and is often combined with adjectives such as 'spürbar' (noticeable) or 'deutlich' (clear).
Die Abkühlung der deutsch-russischen Beziehungen war in der Presse ein großes Thema.
The cooling of German-Russian relations was a major topic in the press.
warming
'die Erwärmung' and 'die Abkühlung' describe opposite temperature changes. With 'Erwärmung', something becomes warmer or is made warm. With 'Abkühlung', something becomes colder or the temperature drops. Both words can be used for weather, rooms, water, or other things. When the temperature is rising, 'Erwärmung' fits. When the temperature is falling, 'Abkühlung' fits.
Nach dem Gewitter brachte der Wind eine deutliche Abkühlung.
After the thunderstorm, the wind brought a noticeable cooling.
Durch die Erwärmung des Wassers löst sich der Zucker schneller auf.
As the water warms up, the sugar dissolves faster.