es war kalt

it was cold

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it was cold A common impersonal expression for describing cold weather or surroundings.
GE: Die Sonne schien, doch es war kalt.
EN: The sun was shining, but it was cold.

Es war kalt draußen.

It was cold outside.

Es war kalt.

It was cold.

Es war kalt, als ich heute Morgen das Haus verließ.

It was cold when I left the house this morning.

Es war kalt, und ein Obdachloser wollte duschen.

It was cold, and a homeless man wanted to take a shower.

— Der Hochstapler - Roofman (2025)

Das Konzert war toll, aber es war kalt im Saal.

The concert was great, but it was cold in the hall.

Es war kalt in Boston.

It was cold in Boston.

Die Sonne schien, doch es war kalt.

The sun was shining, but it was cold.

Es war kalt, ich musste einen Pullover anziehen.

It was cold, I had to put on a sweater.