TOPIK · Level 99
15 words
Korean word
끓이다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkkeurida
Meaning
- verbboil
Example
물을 끓이고 있어요.mu reul kkeu ri go i sseo yo
I am boiling water.
More examples
전기주전자로 물을 끓였어요.cheon gi ju jeon ja ro mu reul kkeu ryeo sseo yo
I boiled water in an electric kettle.
Core concept
Making water or another liquid hot enough to bubble throughout and boil.
Common phrases
물을 끓이다mu reul kkeu ri da
boil water
차를 끓이다cha reul kkeu ri da
boil tea
Similar words
끓다kkeulta: A liquid reaches boiling point and bubbles rapidly.
삶다samtta: Cooking ingredients in water until the inside is tender and fully cooked.
데치다techida: Giving food a short burst of heat in boiling water or steam to keep its color and texture.
졸이다chorida: Cooking food gently until the sauce thickens and its flavor becomes stronger.
Definition in Korean
물을 비롯한 액체를 열로 가열해 끓는 상태로 만들다.mu reul pi ro tan aek che reul yeol lo ka yeol hae kkeul leun sang tae ro man deul da
Word origin
Korean formed this verb by adding a causative ending to a related verb meaning boil, changing boil into make something boil.
Usage tips
- Korean uses a related form when the liquid boils on its own, but this verb shows that someone is causing the change.