Boil in Tagalog

Boil in Tagalog translates to “Pakuluan,” “Magpakulo,” or “Kumulo” depending on context. It refers to heating liquid until it bubbles, cooking food in hot water, or a painful skin infection. Understanding these meanings helps you use the word correctly in different situations.

Discover how “boil” transforms across various contexts in Tagalog—from cooking methods to medical conditions—with practical examples that bring clarity to your language learning journey.

[Words] = Boil

[Definition]:

• Boil /bɔɪl/
• Verb 1: To heat liquid until it reaches the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapor.
• Verb 2: To cook food in boiling water or liquid.
• Noun 1: A painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by an infected hair follicle.
• Verb 3: To feel extreme anger or emotion.

[Synonyms] = Pakuluan, Magpakulo, Kumulo, Pagpapakuluan, Pigsa (for the medical condition)

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Boil the water for at least five minutes to make it safe for drinking.
Ex1_PH: Pakuluan ang tubig ng hindi bababa sa limang minuto upang gawing ligtas para sa pag-inom.

Ex2_EN: You should boil the potatoes until they are soft enough to mash.
Ex2_PH: Dapat mong pakuluan ang mga patatas hanggang sa sila ay sapat na malambot upang maging puree.

Ex3_EN: The chef will boil the pasta in salted water for about ten minutes.
Ex3_PH: Ang chef ay magpapakulo ng pasta sa tubig na may asin sa loob ng humigit-kumulang sampung minuto.

Ex4_EN: The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment and antibiotics.
Ex4_PH: Ang masakit na pigsa sa kanyang leeg ay nangangailangan ng medikal na paggamot at antibiotics.

Ex5_EN: Her anger began to boil over when she discovered the truth.
Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang galit ay nagsimulang kumulo nang matuklasan niya ang katotohanan.