From root: kulo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumulo
ku-mu-LO
boiled
Present (Incomplete)
kumukulo
ku-mu-ku-LO
is boiling
Future (Contemplated)
kukulo
ku-ku-LO
will boil
Usage Note
Kumulo is used to describe liquids reaching a boiling point, most commonly when cooking rice or preparing coffee. It is also used figuratively in the phrase 'kumukulo ang dugo' to express extreme anger or resentment.
Examples
" Kumulo na ang tubig. "
Natural Translation
The water has boiled.
Literal Translation
Boiled already the water.
" Nagsimula nang kumulo ang sabaw. "
Natural Translation
The soup has started to boil already.
Literal Translation
Started already boil the soup.
" Hintayin mong kumulo nang husto ang sabaw bago mo ihulog ang mga gulay para hindi malabnaw ang timpla. "
Natural Translation
Wait for the broth to boil thoroughly before you drop in the vegetables so the seasoning doesn't turn out watery.
Literal Translation
Wait you boil thoroughly the broth before you drop the plural vegetable so not watery the seasoning.
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