lauwarm

lukewarm; tepid

English translations

  1. 01

    lukewarm, tepid

  2. 02

    lukewarm

  3. 03

    tepid

Word details

German meaning
Lauwarm bedeutet weder kalt noch heiß, sondern eine Temperatur dazwischen, angenehm warm.
English meaning
Lukewarm means neither cold nor hot, but a temperature in between, pleasantly warm.
Synonym
temperiert
German example
Das Badewasser war lauwarm, genau richtig für ein entspannendes Bad.
English example
The bathwater was lukewarm, just right for a relaxing bath.

Example sentences with “lauwarm”

  1. Der Tee ist leider nur noch lauwarm. (The tea is unfortunately only lukewarm now.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'lauwarm' used metaphorically?

Yes, it can describe a lack of enthusiasm, e.g., 'ein lauwarmes Feedback'.