Pagkulo (en. Boiling)

paɡˈku.lɔ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of raising the temperature of a liquid until it becomes vapor.
The water is boiling from the extreme heat.
Ang tubig ay kumukulo sa sobrang init.
The state of a liquid that has a high temperature.
I saw the broth boiling on the stove.
Nakita ko ang pagkulo ng sabaw sa kalan.
The bubbling caused by heat.
The boiling of milk requires careful attention.
Ang pagkulo ng gatas ay nangangailangan ng maingat na pag-aalaga.

Etymology

root word 'kulo' meaning 'to boil' or 'boiling'

Common Phrases and Expressions

boiling of water
The presence of water in the boiling state.
pagkulo ng tubig

Related Words

boil
This word refers to the process of boiling.
kulo
heat
The condition of having a high temperature that causes boiling.
init

Slang Meanings

very energetic
He is so lively, like water boiling in a pot!
Ang saya-saya niya, parang pagkulo ng tubig sakahoy!
intense anger
He complained, then suddenly his annoyance boiled over.
Nagreklamo siya, tapos biglang pagkulo ang inis niya.
heightened emotions
The news was exciting, the emotions in the group boiled over.
Naka-excite ang balita, ang pagkulo ng emosyon sa grupo.