прохла́дный
proxládnyj
The English phrase "cool" (referring to temperature) can be translated into Russian as прохла́дный (proxládnyj). Wiktionary also lists холоднова́тый (xolodnovátyj).
Meaning: having a slightly low temperature (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| прохла́дный | proxládnyj |
| холоднова́тый | xolodnovátyj |
In a literal sense, these words describe something that has a slightly low temperature. If you are referring to something being 'cool' in the sense of being awesome or admirable, you would use different, informal terms instead.
Which one should you use?
прохла́дный describes a slightly low temperature, while холоднова́тый implies a sense of being somewhat chilly or slightly cold.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective прохла́дный changes its endings depending on the noun it describes. Use прохла́дная for feminine singular nouns, such as water (вода) and прохла́дные for plural objects. For masculine singular nouns in the genitive or accusative cases, the form becomes прохла́дного.
How do you pronounce it?
proxládnyj
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word for 'cool' as in 'awesome' is often круто́й, which literally means 'steep'.
- If a Russian speaker describes a reception as прохла́дный, they aren't talking about the air conditioning but are saying the welcome was not very friendly.
- The suffix in холоднова́тый acts as a 'diminutive of degree', which allows Russians to soften the intensity of the cold, making the temperature sound less harsh or intimidating.
Examples in context
- Концерт был отличным!The concert was amazing!
- Да, было круто!Yes, it was cool!
Example conversation
Andrey and Anastasia are talking about the weather before going outside.
- Андрей AndreyНа улице сейчас прохла́дный ветер.Na ulitse seychas prokhladnyy veter.There is a cool breeze outside right now.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ возьму с собой куртку.Ya vozmu s soboy kurtku.I will take a jacket with me.
- Андрей AndreyЭто будет правильным решением.Eto budet pravilnym resheniyem.That will be a wise decision.
- Анастасия AnastasiaХорошо, я готова идти.Khorosho, ya gotova idti.Okay, I am ready to go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cool” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
