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frösteln

to feel chilly, to shiver slightly with cold

verb FROE-steln Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

frösteln describes a mild shivering sensation from cold or feverish chills, less severe than frieren (to freeze). Es fröstelt mich (I feel a slight chill) is an impersonal construction. Common in weather, illness, and bodily sensation contexts.

Examples

"Obwohl es nicht kalt war, fröstelte sie leicht."

Natural Translation

Although it was not cold, she felt slightly chilly.

Literal Translation

Although it was not cold, she shivered slightly.

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