cooling / refreshment
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cooling
The technical process or device used to lower the temperature of something, for example an engine or a room.
Die Kühlung des Servers ist ausgefallen, weshalb er überhitzt ist.
The server's cooling failed, which is why it overheated.
refreshing coolness
The effect of cold that is felt as pleasant; refreshment.
Nach der Wanderung genossen wir die Kühlung durch den Sprung in den See.
After the hike, we enjoyed the refreshing coolness of jumping into the lake.
The noun 'die Kühlung' (cooling) is derived from the verb 'kühlen' (to cool). The ending '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
Die Kühlung der Getränke dauert noch einen Moment.
Cooling the drinks will take another moment.
The context reveals the meaning. If it is about technology (engine, computer, device), the technical device or system is meant. If it is about the body, the weather, or refreshment (wind, water, summer), it means the pleasant feeling of cold.
Die Kühlung des Laptops ist sehr leise.
The laptop's cooling is very quiet.
In the technical sense, 'Kühlung' (cooling) is often combined with devices. Typical verbs are 'ausfallen' (to fail), 'einbauen' (to install), or 'benötigen' (to require). Common nouns are 'Motor' (engine), 'Prozessor' (processor), or 'Kühlschrank' (refrigerator).
Ohne eine funktionierende Kühlung überhitzt der Motor schnell.
Without functioning cooling, the engine quickly overheats.
When it is about refreshment, 'Kühlung' (refreshing coolness) is often used with pleasant adjectives like 'angenehm' (pleasant), 'erfrischend' (refreshing), or 'willkommen' (welcome). You can also say 'Kühlung suchen' (to seek cooling/refreshment) or 'Kühlung genießen' (to enjoy cooling/refreshment).
An heißen Tagen suchen viele Menschen im Wald Kühlung.
On hot days, many people seek refreshing coolness in the forest.
cooling / refreshment
Both words can be associated with lowering a temperature. „Abkühlung“ mainly refers to the transition to a lower temperature, while „Kühlung“ more often means the deliberate or sustained removal of heat through a process or device. That is why one usually speaks of an engine’s „Kühlung“, but of „Abkühlung“ as the result.
Die Kühlung des Motors verhindert eine zu hohe Temperatur.
The engine’s cooling system prevents its temperature from getting too high.
Nach dem Ausschalten brauchte der Motor eine Weile zur Abkühlung.
After it was switched off, the engine needed some time to cool down.
