lau

tepid; lukewarm; mild

English translations

  1. 01

    louse

  2. 02

    lice

Word details

German meaning
Weder heiß noch kalt, sondern von mittlerer Temperatur.
English meaning
Lukewarm
Synonym
warm, temperiert
German example
Das Wasser in der Badewanne war nur noch lau.
English example
The water in the bathtub was only lukewarm.
Comparative
lauerSuperlative: am lausten

Example sentences with “lau”

  1. Der Sommerabend war sehr lau. (The summer evening was very mild.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'lau' the same as 'lauwarm'?

Yes, they are essentially the same, but 'lau' can also describe a pleasant, mild climate.