Finnish · Adjectives

Kylmä

Cold

Beginneradjective

Definition

Having a low temperature.

Example

Talvi Suomessa on kylmä ja pimeä.

Winter in Finland is cold and dark.

Etymology

'Kylmä' traces its roots to the Proto-Finnic *kylmä, meaning 'cold.' The word carries a historical significance in a climate that emphasizes the importance of temperature.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kylmä' is used in both spoken language and written texts, suitable for various registers when describing feelings, weather, or physical sensations.

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