Freezing cold Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɹizɪŋ/ /ˈkoʊɫd
FREE-zing KOHLD
fɹˈiːzɪŋ/ /kˈəʊld
free-ZING KOHD
Definition
Used when something is extremely cold, much colder than usual. Commonly describes weather, rooms, or objects that feel icy.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and emphatic; often used after 'it's' ("It's freezing cold outside!"). Stronger than just 'cold' or even 'freezing'; used for dramatic effect. Common with 'outside,' 'in here,' or describing hands/feet.
Spanish: frío helado - congeladoPortuguese (BR): frio congelante - frio de racharPortuguese (PT): frio congelante - frio de racharChinese (Simplified): 冷得要命 - 冷冻般的Chinese (Traditional): 冷到要命 - 冷凍般的Hindi: कड़ाके की ठंड - जमा देने वाली ठंडArabic: برد قارس - شديد البرودةBengali: হাড় কাঁপানো ঠান্ডা - অত্যন্ত ঠান্ডাRussian: ужасно холодно - морозноJapanese: 凍えるほど寒い - めちゃくちゃ寒いVietnamese: lạnh buốt - lạnh cóngKorean: 얼어붙을 만큼 추운 - 엄청나게 추운Turkish: dondurucu soğukUrdu: یخ کی طرح سرد - کانپ دینے والی سردیIndonesian: dingin sekali - sangat dingin
Example Sentences
It's freezing cold outside today.
basic
Wear a coat, it's freezing cold in the car.
basic
My hands are freezing cold.
basic
You left the window open? No wonder it's freezing cold in here!
natural
Even with socks on, my feet are freezing cold.
natural
The soup cooled off so much, it's now freezing cold.
natural