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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCold Wind
/koʊld wɪnd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A current of air that is noticeably lower in temperature than the surrounding atmosphere.
"The cold wind swept through the valley, making everyone shiver." - 2
A metaphorical expression for an unwelcoming or harsh atmosphere.
"The cold wind of rejection was hard to bear after all her efforts."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cold' originates from Old English 'cald', which is of Germanic origin, while 'wind' comes from Old English 'wind', also of Germanic roots. The combination reflects a natural phenomenon recognized since ancient times, emphasizing the chilling effect of air movement.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cold Wind" is said worldwide
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vent froid
Transliteration: vɑ̃ fʁwa
"Le vent froid a rendu la promenade désagréable."
kalter Wind
Transliteration: kalter vɪnd
"Der kalte Wind ließ uns frösteln."
vento freddo
Transliteration: ˈvɛnto ˈfreddo
"Il vento freddo ha reso difficile camminare."
viento frío
Transliteration: ˈbjen̪to ˈfɾio
"El viento frío hizo que todos se abrigaran."
vento frio
Transliteration: ˈvẽtu ˈfɾi.u
"O vento frio cortava a pele."
ठंडी हवा
Transliteration: ṭhanḍī havā
"ठंडी हवा ने हमें कांपने पर मजबूर कर दिया।"
寒风
Transliteration: hán fēng
"寒风让人感到刺骨的冷。"
차가운 바람
Transliteration: chagaun baram
"차가운 바람이 지나가면서 모두를 떨게 했다."
冷たい風
Transliteration: tsumetai kaze
"冷たい風が吹いて、寒く感じた。"
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