Ich koche jeden Morgen Wasser, um Tee zu machen.
English: I boil water to make tea every morning.
kochen /kˈɔxən/ · verb · CEFR A2. German translation of "boil".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- boil
- Translation
- kochen
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | kochen |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + kochen
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft kochen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Sie hat die Eier zehn Minuten gekocht.
English: She boiled the eggs for ten minutes.
Du musst die Suppe kochen, bevor du sie isst.
English: You must boil the soup before you eat it.
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