How do you say "Only cold water comes out" in German?

"Only cold water comes out" in German is "Kommt nur kaltes Wasser". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Only cold water comes out’ in German

Q: What does "Kommt nur kaltes Wasser" mean in English?

"Kommt nur kaltes Wasser" means "Only cold water comes out" in English. Usage tip: German often puts the verb first when a statement leaves out the usual subject, especially in problem descriptions: [Kommt nur kaltes Wasser.] In a fuller version, you'd hear [Es kommt nur kaltes Wasser].

Kommt nur kaltes Wasser

komt noor KAL-tes VAH-ser

[komt noor KAL-tes VAH-ser]

💬 Usage Tip: German often puts the verb first when a statement leaves out the usual subject, especially in problem descriptions: [Kommt nur kaltes Wasser.] In a fuller version, you'd hear [Es kommt nur kaltes Wasser].

Phrase Breakdown

Kommt

[komt]

comes; is coming

Used here to describe what is coming out of the tap.

Example

Kommt aus der Dusche auch nur kaltes Wasser?

Is only cold water also coming from the shower?

nur

[noor]

only

Limits the statement to one thing.

Example

Es kommt nur wenig Wasser aus dem Hahn.

Only a little water is coming from the tap.

Kaltes Wasser

KAL-tes VAH-ser

cold water

Noun phrase describing water that is cold; common in complaints about plumbing.

Example

Ich trinke kaltes Wasser.

I drink cold water.

Words in this phrase

kaltes

[KAL-tes]

cold

Describes water without heat.

Example

Es kommt nur kaltes Wasser aus der Leitung.

Only cold water is coming from the pipe.

Wasser

[VAH-ser]

water

Used for daily household needs like washing and showering.

Example

Bei mir kommt nur kaltes Wasser.

Only cold water is coming at my place.

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