Icy - translation, pronunciation and examples
icy
covered with ice
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When to use icy
vereiste Straße
vereiste Bedingungen
eisiger Wind
vereiste Oberfläche
Eisflächen
icy usage examples
The morning forecast warned of icy conditions, so drivers left earlier.
She wrapped her scarf tighter when an icy wind blew across the park.
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Literal: covered with ice or very cold; also used figuratively for a cold, unfriendly manner.
Usually means turned to ice or very cold to the point of freezing; often used for objects, food, ground; less often for describing attitude.
Stresses very low temperature — 'extremely cold' or at/below freezing point; often used in everyday speech.
Emphasizes an extreme coldness, often used for drinks, objects, and sensations; close to 'icy' literally.
Can mean lightly covered with frost (literal) or denote an unfriendly, distant attitude (figurative).
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What's the difference between icy / frozen / freezing / ice-cold / frosty / frigid
Literal: covered with ice or very cold; also used figuratively for a cold, unfriendly manner.
The pond was icy after the cold night.
После холодной ночи пруд был ледяной.
Usually means turned to ice or very cold to the point of freezing; often used for objects, food, ground; less often for describing attitude.
The lake was frozen solid.
Озеро полностью замерзло.
Stresses very low temperature — 'extremely cold' or at/below freezing point; often used in everyday speech.
I'm freezing — close the window.
Мне очень холодно — закрой окно.
Emphasizes an extreme coldness, often used for drinks, objects, and sensations; close to 'icy' literally.
He handed me an ice-cold beer.
Он дал мне ледяное пиво.
Can mean lightly covered with frost (literal) or denote an unfriendly, distant attitude (figurative).
There was a frosty layer on the grass this morning.
Сегодня утром на траве был иней.
Formal and strong — denotes very cold temperatures or an extremely cold, unemotional manner; often more severe than 'icy'.
The frigid air made it difficult to breathe.
Ледяной воздух затруднял дыхание.
Literally 'like a glacier' (very cold); commonly used figuratively to mean extremely slow or emotionally cold/hostile.
She gave him a glacial stare.
Она посмотрела на него ледяным взглядом.
Denotes moderately cold or cool — milder than 'icy' or 'freezing', often about weather or a room.
It was a bit chilly outside, so take a jacket.
На улице немного прохладно, так что возьми куртку.
Describes a sharp, penetrating cold — more about the quality of how cold feels (keen, cutting) than just low temperature.
A biting wind cut through our coats.
Пронизывающий ветер проходил сквозь наши пальто.
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How to pronounce icy and what this word means
icy translation: ледяной. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce icy
/ˈaɪsi/
icy translation
ледяной
icy examples
The morning forecast warned of icy conditions, so drivers left earlier.
icy transcription
/ˈaɪsi/, /ˈaɪsi/
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Questions about this word
icy meaning: what does it mean?
covered with ice
icy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
icy is pronounced as /ˈaɪsi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
icy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The morning forecast warned of icy conditions, so drivers left earlier. Translation: Утренний прогноз предупреждал о ледяной погоде, поэтому водители выехали раньше.
Is icy part of Types of Weather vocabulary?
Yes, icy (ледяной) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is icy part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, icy (ледяной) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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