VERB
kochen/ˈkɔxn̩/to cook; to boil
kochen is a German verb that means to cook or to boil. It is pronounced /ˈkɔxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kochte" and the past participle is "gekocht".
Definitions
1.to prepare food by heating it(food preparation)
a.to cook (in general, with heat)
Ich koche heute Abend Spaghetti.—I'm cooking spaghetti tonight.
2.to boil (reach boiling point)(liquid)
a.to heat a liquid until it boils
Das Wasser kocht.—The water is boiling.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kochen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | koche |
| Present (du) | kochst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kocht |
| Preterite (ich) | kochte |
| Participle II | gekocht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kochte |
| Imperative (singular) | koch |
| Imperative (plural) | kocht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kochen" mean in English?
- "kochen" means to cook or to boil. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kochen"?
- "kochen" is pronounced /ˈkɔxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kochen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kochen" is "gekocht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kochen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kochen" becomes "kochte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kochen"?
- "kochen" is a verb in German.
