Magpakulo (en. To boil)

mag-pak-ulo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of heating a liquid until it becomes gaseous.
Boil water for the coffee.
Magpakulo ka ng tubig para sa kape.
The process of causing a high temperature in a liquid.
You should boil the broth before adding the ingredients.
Dapat magpakulo ng sabaw bago ilagay ang mga sangkap.
The formation of bubbles in a liquid as a result of heat.
Prepare and boil the milk.
Magtimpla ka at magpakulo ng gatas.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'kulo' which means 'boil'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to boil water
To heat water until it becomes steam.
magpakulo ng tubig

Related Words

boil
The state of a liquid turning to steam, caused by temperature.
kulo

Slang Meanings

to party or hold a celebration
Let's magpakulo at home tomorrow for Mark's birthday!
Magpakulo tayo sa bahay bukas para sa birthday ni Mark!
to create a fun situation
Alright, let's magpakulo for a get-together this weekend!
Sige, magpakulo tayo ng isang get-together ngayong weekend!
to organize an event
Didn't you say you would magpakulo a charity event at school?
Di ba’t sabi mo magpakulo ka ng charity event sa school?
to have fun or enjoy with peers
Come on, let's magpakulo at the park and relax!
Tara na, magpakulo tayo sa parke at mag-relax!