Abkühlen
cooling
The German word "abkühlen" is a verb that means "to cool down" or "to chill". It is made up of the prefix "ab-", which often conveys the meaning of removal or separation, and "kühlen", which means "to cool". "Abkühlen" can refer to reducing temperature in various contexts, such as food, beverages, or even emotions.
Similar words in German include "kühlen" (to cool), "erfrischen" (to refresh), and "abkühlen lassen" (to let cool). The difference is that "kühlen" is a more general term for cooling without the implication of a previous higher temperature, while "abkühlen" specifically indicates a reduction from heat. "Erfrischen" often implies refreshing, which may not strictly relate to cooling down in temperature.
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Das Abkühlen des Wassers dauert lange.word
The cooling of the water takes a long time.
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