Nasskälte

damp cold

noun NAS-kel-teh Rare

Also means

wet cold

Usage Note

Nasskälte describes the combination of cold temperature and high humidity that feels more penetrating than dry cold. A characteristically German weather complaint in autumn and winter; Bei Nasskälte greifen Erkältungen schneller um sich.

Examples

"Die Nasskälte des Novembers ist unangenehmer als trockener Frost."

Natural Translation

The damp cold of November is more unpleasant than dry frost.

Literal Translation

The wet-cold of-the November is more-unpleasant than dry frost.

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