A1 Collocation Neutral

물을 끓이다

mureul kkeurida

to boil water

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Meaning

To heat water until it reaches its boiling point.

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Cultural Background

Boiling water is the essential first step for almost all Korean soups and teas. In many cultures, boiling water is the primary method for water purification.

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Causative verbs

Remember that -이다 often makes a verb causative.

Meaning

To heat water until it reaches its boiling point.

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Causative verbs

Remember that -이다 often makes a verb causative.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct form.

라면을 먹으려면 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 물을 끓여요

Use the transitive '끓이다' to boil water.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct form. Choose A1

라면을 먹으려면 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 물을 끓여요

Use the transitive '끓이다' to boil water.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but usually we say '국을 끓이다'.

Related Phrases

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물을 올리다

synonym

To put water on the stove

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물이 끓다

contrast

Water is boiling

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