From root: kulo
Usage Note
Pagkulo refers to the physical state or process of bubbles forming in a heated liquid.
Examples
" Hintayin mo ang pagkulo ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
Wait for the boiling of the water.
Literal Translation
Wait you the boiling of water.
" Mabilis ang pagkulo ng sopas. "
Natural Translation
The boiling of the soup is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the act-of-boiling of soup.
" Bago mo ihalo ang pansit, siguraduhin mong umaabot na sa pagkulo ang sabaw para mabilis na maluto. "
Natural Translation
Before you mix in the noodles, make sure the broth has reached a boil so it cooks quickly.
Literal Translation
Before you mix the noodles, make-sure you reaching already to boiling the broth so quickly cook.
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