German Expression · Advanced
das Wasser zum Kochen bringen
bring the water to a boil
Pronunciation: das Wasser zum Kochen bringen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: bring the water to a boil.
Example
Bring das Wasser zum Kochen, bevor du die Nudeln hineingibst.
Bring the water to a boil before adding the pasta.
Practice tips
- Practice das Wasser zum Kochen bringen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.