Kylmentämään

Kylmentämään is a Finnish verb meaning "to cool down" or "to make something cold." It is derived from the adjective "kylmä," which means "cold." The verb can be used in various contexts to describe the process of reducing temperature.

For example, one might say "Laita juoma kylmentämään" which translates to "Put the drink to cool down." This implies placing the drink in a refrigerator or an ice bath to lower its temperature. The verb can also refer to a more general cooling effect, such as the weather becoming colder. In this case, one might say "Ilma alkoi kylmentämään" meaning "The air began to cool down."

Kylmentämään can also be used figuratively. For instance, it might describe a situation or an atmosphere becoming less intense or hostile. "Keskustelu alkoi kylmentämään" could mean "The discussion began to cool down," suggesting a reduction in tension or argumentativeness. The verb is a common part of everyday Finnish vocabulary and is essential for describing temperature changes and their effects.