Cold in Different Languages: How to Say “Cold” Around the World

Feeling chilly? Whether you’re traveling, learning a new language, or just curious, knowing how to say cold in different languages can be both practical and fun. From Europe to Asia, each language has its own way of describing the frosty sensation we all experience. 

In this article, you’ll discover cold in all languages, learn pronunciations, and see real-life examples that make understanding simple and natural.

Whether you want cold translations for travel, conversation, or language learning, this guide will help you master the word “cold” across 70 different languages, complete with examples you can use right away.

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How to Say “Cold” in 70 Different Languages

Language	Pronunciation	Example	English Meaning
Arabic	barid	الجو بارد اليوم	The weather is cold today
Spanish	frío	Hace frío afuera	It’s cold outside
French	froid	Il fait froid ce matin	It’s cold this morning
German	kalt	Das Wasser ist kalt	The water is cold
Italian	freddo	Il vento è freddo	The wind is cold
Portuguese	frio	Está frio lá fora	It’s cold outside
Russian	kholodnyy	Сегодня очень холодно	It’s very cold today
Chinese (Mandarin)	lěng	今天很冷	It’s very cold today
Japanese	samui	外は寒いです	It’s cold outside
Korean	chuun	밖이 추워요	It’s cold outside
Hindi	thand	आज बहुत ठंड है	It’s very cold today
Bengali	thanda	বাইরে ঠান্ডা	It’s cold outside
Urdu	thand	آج موسم بہت ٹھنڈا ہے	Today the weather is very cold
Turkish	soğuk	Su soğuk	The water is cold
Persian	sard	امروز هوا سرد است	The weather is cold today
Vietnamese	lạnh	Trời hôm nay lạnh	It’s cold today
Thai	yen	วันนี้อากาศเย็น	The weather is cold today
Malay	sejuk	Cuaca sejuk hari ini	The weather is cold today
Indonesian	dingin	Airnya dingin	The water is cold
Greek	psihiros	Σήμερα κάνει κρύο	It’s cold today
Polish	zimny	Woda jest zimna	The water is cold
Dutch	koud	Het is koud buiten	It’s cold outside
Swedish	kall	Vattnet är kallt	The water is cold
Norwegian	kald	Det er kaldt i dag	It’s cold today
Danish	kold	Udenfor er det koldt	It’s cold outside
Finnish	kylmä	Tänään on kylmä	It’s cold today
Hungarian	hideg	Ma hideg van	It’s cold today
Czech	studený	Voda je studená	The water is cold
Slovak	studený	Dnes je veľmi studený deň	Today is a very cold day
Romanian	rece	Apa este rece	The water is cold
Bulgarian	студен (studen)	Водата е студена	The water is cold
Serbian	хладан (hladan)	Време је хладно	The weather is cold
Croatian	hladan	Danas je hladno	It’s cold today
Bosnian	hladan	Voda je hladna	The water is cold
Slovenian	mrzel	Danes je mrzlo	It’s cold today
Maltese	kesħ	Il-ikel huwa kesħ	The food is cold
Icelandic	kaldur	Það er kalt í dag	It’s cold today
Georgian	ts’veli	დღეს ცივი ამინდი გვაქვს	Today we have cold weather
Armenian	t’nd	Օդը սառն է	The air is cold
Azerbaijani	soyuq	Bu gün hava soyuqdur	The weather is cold today
Kazakh	suyıq	Су суық	The water is cold
Uzbek	sovuq	Havo sovuq	The weather is cold
Kyrgyz	muz	Бүгүн аба ырайы муздай	Today the weather is cold
Tajik	sardi	Имрӯз ҳаво сард аст	Today the weather is cold
Pashto	yakh	هوا سړه ده	The weather is cold
Malay (Brunei)	sejuk	Hari ini sejuk	Today is cold
Filipino	malamig	Ang tubig ay malamig	The water is cold
Swahili	baridi	Hali ya hewa ni baridi	The weather is cold
Zulu	kubanda	Amanzi abanda	The water is cold
Xhosa	kubanda	Imozulu ibanda	The weather is cold
Somali	qabow	Biyaha waa qabow	The water is cold
Amharic	b’ared	እረፍት ቀዝቃዛ ነው	The weather is cold
Hebrew	kar	המים קרים	The water is cold
Yiddish	kalt	די וועטער איז קאַלט	The weather is cold
Lithuanian	šaltas	Vanduo yra šaltas	The water is cold
Latvian	auksts	Šodien ir auksts	Today is cold
Estonian	külm	Vesi on külm	The water is cold
Maltese	kesħ	Il-lvant huwa kesħ	The east is cold
Nepali	jhyaalo	पानी चिसो छ	The water is cold
Sinhala	thanda	අද කාලගුණය සිසිලයි	Today the weather is cool
Burmese	chauk	ရေချိုသည်	The water is cold
Mongolian	huiten	Ус нь хүйтэн байна	The water is cold
Tibetan	zangs	ཆུ་ཚང་རིན་ཐང་ཡོད།	The water is cold
Khmer	thngay	ទឹកត្រជាក់	The water is cold
Lao	yen	ນ້ຳຢັນ	The water is cold
Malay (Singapore)	sejuk	Hawa sejuk	The air is cold
Hawaiian	anu	Ka wai anu	The water is cold
Maori	makariri	Ko te wai makariri	The water is cold
Fijian	draki	Na wai draki	The water is cold
Samoan	malulu	O le vai malulu	The water is cold
Tongan	malō	Ko e vai malō	The water is cold

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Tips for Learning “Cold” in All Languages

Learning how to say cold in different languages is more than memorizing a word. Try these tips:

• Practice pronunciation by listening to native speakers.
• Use the word in real sentences to remember context.
• Compare cold translations across similar languages.
• Create flashcards for quick recall when traveling.

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Why Knowing “Cold” Around the World Matters

Whether you’re visiting snowy mountains, tropical regions, or global cities, knowing cold in all languages helps you describe weather, food, or drinks accurately. It’s a small word that opens doors to conversation, cultural understanding, and travel confidence.

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Conclusion

Now you have a full guide to saying cold in different languages with practical examples for each.

From Arabic to Tongan, you can confidently describe chilly weather wherever you go.

Keep practicing, and soon this vocabulary will feel natural no matter which country you visit.

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FAQs About “Cold” in Different Languages

1. What is the easiest way to learn cold in multiple languages?
Start with common languages like Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin, then gradually expand using examples and flashcards.

2. Are there differences in meaning for “cold” in other languages?
Yes. Some languages distinguish between cold weather, cold objects, or a cold personality. Context matters.

3. Can I use these examples for travel?
Absolutely. These real-life sentences make it easy to communicate temperature or describe the weather abroad.

4. How do I remember pronunciation?
Use audio tools or online dictionaries to hear native speakers, then repeat daily to reinforce memory.

5. Is “cold” translated the same way in all dialects?
No. Some languages have regional variations. For instance, “cold” in Portuguese differs slightly between Portugal and Brazil.