How to Say ‘Only cold water’ in German
Nur kaltes Wasser
noor KAL-tess VAH-ser
[noor KAL-tess VAH-ser]
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Phrase Breakdown
Nur
[noor]
only
Shows that no other option or condition applies.
Nur kaltes Wasser kommt aus der Leitung.
Only cold water comes from the pipe.
Kaltes Wasser
KAL-tess VAH-ser
cold water
Noun phrase describing water at a low temperature.
Ich möchte kaltes Wasser.
I would like cold water.
Words in this phrase
kaltes
[KAL-tess]
cold
Describes a low temperature; in this phrase it refers to the water.
Nur kaltes Wasser ist verfügbar.
Only cold water is available.
Wasser
[VAH-ser]
water
Basic household water supply, especially from the tap or shower.
Nur kaltes Wasser kommt heute aus dem Hahn.
Only cold water is coming from the tap today.
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