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to boil
Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to boil (something in hot water)
  2. 2. to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
  3. 3. Boiling
This verb means to boil food in hot water, such as boiling pasta, vegetables, or eggs. It specifically refers to cooking by submerging ingredients in boiling water, and is a common verb used in cooking instructions and recipes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'm about to boil the eggs from the fridge — how many minutes do you want them for?

Sentence 2

"The trick is to add salt before you boil them," she said with a smile.

Sentence 3

What's the right point to add the salt when you're boiling them?

Sentence 4

I'm working from home today, so I'll boil some soba for lunch.

Sentence 5

Stop rushing me — I'm literally boiling the noodles right now!