Dutch Expression · Advanced
het water aan de kook brengen
bring the water to a boil
Pronunciation: het water aan de kook brengen
Meaning
A natural Dutch expression used to convey: bring the water to a boil.
Example
Breng het water aan de kook en zet het vuur lager.
Bring the water to a boil and lower the heat.
Practice tips
- Practice het water aan de kook brengen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch expression is for advanced-level learners.