boil


noun

  • A bump on your skin that is filled with pus and can hurt.


Sentences

  • We can boil water to make it hot.
  • When we boil an egg, it becomes hard inside.
  • Boiling soup makes it warm and tasty.
  • You can boil pasta to make it soft.
  • Boil some potatoes for dinner.

Word Explanation:

  • Boil means to heat water until it gets really hot and makes bubbles. Like when you make pasta or tea!

Word in hindi

उबाल

ubaal

Other variations in hindi

  • उबालना ubaalna
  • उबला ubla

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'boil' mean?

To boil means to heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns into steam.

How do you pronounce 'boil'?

You pronounce 'boil' like this: boy-l.

What is the origin of the word 'boil'?

The word 'boil' comes from the Old French word 'boillir', which means to bubble or to seethe.

What is the meaning of 'boil' in Hindi?

The word 'boil' in Hindi is 'उबालना' (Ubālnā).

What is the meaning of 'boil' in Kannada?

The word 'boil' in Kannada is 'ಉಕ್ಕು' (Ukkū).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Did you know that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius? That's when it turns into steam!

Proverb

A watched pot never boils. (It means that if you keep looking at something, it seems to take longer.)

Quote

"Boiling water is the first step to making a great meal." - Unknown

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