unterkühlt
cool
Emotionally cool, distant, and seeming rather unwarm.
EXAMPLE
Seine unterkühlte Reaktion enttäuschte mich.
His cool reaction disappointed me.
unterkühlt
cool / hypothermic
unterkühlt – unterkühlter – am unterkühltesten
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Meanings
unterkühlt
hypothermic
Chilled too severely and therefore colder than usual or dangerously cold for one's health.
EXAMPLE
Der unterkühlte Patient wurde sofort ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
The hypothermic patient was taken to the hospital immediately.
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | unterkühlt |
|---|---|
| comparative | unterkühlter |
| superlative | am unterkühltesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to unterkühlt.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to unterkühlt.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to unterkühlt.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Unterkühlt' (cool / hypothermic) belongs to the word family of 'unterkühlen' (to chill excessively) and 'kühl' (cool). The meaning can refer literally to excessive cooling or, figuratively, to a lack of emotional warmth.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Aufenthalt im kalten Wasser war er völlig unterkühlt.
After spending a long time in the cold water, he was severely hypothermic.
Context clue
When referring to people or reactions, 'unterkühlt' (cool) usually indicates distance and a lack of warmth. In contexts involving the body, weather, or medical care, it refers to excessive cooling.
EXAMPLE
Ihre unterkühlte Begrüßung machte die Situation unangenehm.
Her cool greeting made the situation uncomfortable.
Weil er stark unterkühlt war, musste er im Krankenhaus behandelt werden.
Because he was severely hypothermic, he had to be treated in the hospital.
Typical collocations
In its figurative meaning, 'unterkühlt' (cool) is often used with reactions, greetings, conversations, or an atmosphere. These collocations often describe a noticeable emotional distance.
EXAMPLE
Die unterkühlte Begrüßung ließ auf einen Streit schließen.
The cool greeting suggested that they had had an argument.
Medical context
In medical or physical contexts, 'unterkühlt' (hypothermic) often describes a condition in which the body temperature is too low. Typical collocations include 'unterkühlter Patient' (hypothermic patient) and 'unterkühlter Körper' (hypothermic body).
EXAMPLE
Der unterkühlte Patient zitterte stark und konnte kaum sprechen.
The hypothermic patient was shaking severely and could barely speak.
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