Klimaanlage
/ˈkliːmaˌʔanlaːɡə/feminine
Air conditioning in German is Klimaanlage.
Klimaanlage refers to an air conditioner or a system of air conditioners.
Meaning: an air conditioner or system of air conditioners (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Klima (climate) and Anlage (system or facility/installation), literally meaning "climate facility/system".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Switzerland and Austria, Klimatisierung is sometimes used instead of Klimaanlage.
How does it change in a sentence?
Klimaanlage is a feminine noun that takes the definite article die. The plural form of the word is Klimaanlagen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkliːmaˌʔanlaːɡə/
Did you know?
- In Germany, many people avoid using a Klimaanlage in the bedroom because of a common belief called Durchzug, where a cold draft is thought to cause illness.
- The word Klima is used idiomatically in Betriebsklima to describe the 'social climate' or atmosphere within a workplace.
- The word Anlage in Klimaanlage can also mean a 'musical arrangement' or a 'garden layout', showing the versatility of the term for any structured system.
Examples in context
- Toms Auto hat eine Klimaanlage.Tom's car has air conditioning.This sentence shows how to mention that a car has a Klimaanlage.Tatoeba #7285935 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6853895 by Hybrid
- Dieses Zimmer hat eine Klimaanlage.This room has air conditioning.This sentence shows how to mention that a room has a Klimaanlage.Tatoeba #2462785 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #57351 by CK
- Diese Moschee hat keine Klimaanlage.This mosque doesn't have air conditioning.This sentence shows how to mention that a mosque has no Klimaanlage.Tatoeba #12564029 by Waldelfe, translation #7828117 by Amastan
- Entschuldigen Sie, gibt es in diesem Hotel eine Klimaanlage?Excuse me, is there air conditioning in this hotel?
- Ist die Klimaanlage im Zimmerpreis enthalten?Is the air conditioning included in the room price?
- Die Klimaanlage hier ist sehr erfrischend.The air conditioning here is very refreshing.
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Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are in a hot apartment.
- LauraEs ist so heiß hier.It is so hot in here.
- LukasSoll ich die Klimaanlage anmachen?Should I turn on the air conditioning?
- LauraJa, bitte, Lukas!Yes, please, Lukas!
- LukasAlles klar, sie läuft jetzt.All right, it is running now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “air conditioning” translations and entries Klimaanlage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
