Adjective
lauwarm
Pronunciation: /ˈlaʊ̯ˈvaʁm/
lukewarm
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- lukewarm
- halfhearted
Example sentence
Die Hefe löst man am besten in lauwarmem Wasser auf.
It is best to dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water.
Usage
- lauwarmes Wasser — Water that is only moderately warm, not hot.
- eine lauwarme Reaktion — A lukewarm or half-hearted response; a figurative use.
Als wir endlich frühstückten, war der Kaffee nur noch lauwarm.
By the time we finally had breakfast, the coffee was only lukewarm.