hart|kochen
Translation
to hard-boil
Examples
Ich koche die Eier hart.
I am hard-boiling the eggs.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) hard-boil to hard-boil (sth.) I am hard-boiling the eggs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sieden (to boil); Antonyms: weichkochen (to soft-boil)
Etymology
Composed of 'hart' (hard) and 'kochen' (to cook/boil).
Memory Tips
Literally means 'to hard cook'. Think of hard-boiling an egg.