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

Infinitivekochen
Present (ich)koche
Present (du)kochst
Present (er/sie/es)kocht
Preterite (ich)kochte
Participle IIgekocht
Konjunktiv II (ich)kochte
Imperative (singular)koch
Imperative (plural)kocht
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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