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kühlen

to cool, apply cold to an injury

verb KUE-len Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Also means

to chill

Usage Note

Kühlen in first aid means to apply a cold pack or ice to an injury to reduce swelling. It is the standard instruction given for sprains and bruises: die Stelle kühlen.

Examples

"Nach dem Sturz kühlte er das Knie sofort mit einem Kühlbeutel."

Natural Translation

After the fall he immediately cooled his knee with an ice pack.

Literal Translation

After the fall cooled he the knee immediately with a cooling bag.

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