kjølig

Kjølig is a Norwegian adjective used to describe air, weather, or objects that are cool or mildly cold. It connotes a sense of pleasant coolness rather than harsh cold, and is commonly used in both weather reporting and everyday speech. The term often implies conditions that are cooler than normal but not freezing.

Etymology and related forms: Kjølig is formed from the verb kjøle, to cool, combined with the suffix -lig, which creates adjectives that describe a characteristic. The word has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish kølig and Swedish kylig, though usage and nuance can vary between languages.

Usage: In meteorology and common conversation, kjølig indicates a temperature range that is comfortable yet cool. Examples include: Det var kjølig i morges (It was cool this morning) and Været i dag er kjølig og overskyet (The weather today is cool and cloudy). It can also describe environments or conditions intended to feel cool, such as a kjølig room or a breeze described as kjølig. The opposite terms are varm (warm) or kald (cold), depending on the degree of coolness being described.

See also: kald, varm, friskt.