Meaning of auksts | Babel Free
[ˈāūkst͡s]Definitions
- cold (an object or substance that has a relatively low temperature)
- cold (weather, air temperature during a certain period of time)
- associated with the feeling or sensation of cold
- food which is to be eaten cold
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cold (one who does not care about the feelings of others; insensitive, rude) figuratively
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cold (of a gesture or behavior typical of an insensitive or rude person) figuratively
Equivalents
English
cold
Examples
“auksts roka”
cold hands
“auksts ūdens”
cold water
“auksta tēja”
cold tea
“ēdiens ir jau auksts”
the food is already cold
“auksts kā ledus”
cold as ice
“aukstais karš”
the cold war
“auksts rudens, pavasaris”
a cold autumn/fall, spring
“auksts rīts”
a cold morning
“kļūst auksts”
it is getting cold
“šodien ir ļoti auksts”
today it is very cold
“gājējam kļūst auksti”
the passer-by/pedestrian got cold
“auksti drebuļi”
cold shivers, chills
“aukstas trīsas”
a cold thrill
“man auksts pārskrēja pār visu muguru”
a cold (chill) ran through my spine, back
“aukstie ēdieni, uzkodas”
cold food, appetizers
“aukstais galds”
cold table (= table with cold food)
“auksts prāta cilvēks”
a cold-minded person
“auksts skatiens, smaids”
a cold look, smile
“auksta uzņemšana”
a cold reception
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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