herabkühlt

Herabkühlt is a German verb that translates to "cools down" or "cools off" in English. It is a separable verb, meaning the prefix "herab" can detach from the main verb "kühlt" in certain grammatical constructions. The verb "kühlen" means to cool, and the prefix "herab" indicates a downward motion or a reduction. Therefore, herabkühlt specifically refers to something becoming cooler, often implying a gradual or natural decrease in temperature.

This verb can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might say "Die Außentemperatur herabkühlt" which means "The outside temperature is cooling down." It can also describe the cooling of objects, such as "Das erhitzte Metall herabkühlt langsam" meaning "The heated metal cools down slowly." In a figurative sense, herabkühlt can also refer to a person's emotions becoming calmer or less intense, for example, "Seine Wut herabkühlt allmählich" translates to "His anger is gradually cooling down." The past participle is "herabgekühlt," and the simple past tense is "herabkühlte."