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abkühlen

cool down (body); cool off

verb AP-kue-len Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

cool (a liquid)

Usage Note

abkühlen in a body context means to cool the body after exercise or in heat (sich abkühlen). The separable verb: er kühlt sich nach dem Lauf ab. Also used for cooling any substance or for a relationship cooling figuratively.

Examples

"Nach dem Lauf kühlte sie sich mit einem kühlen Tuch ab."

Natural Translation

After the run she cooled herself down with a cool cloth.

Literal Translation

After the run cooled she herself with a cool cloth down.

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