koken
to cook, to boil
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈkoː.kən/
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Cultural Note
'Koken' means both 'to cook' and 'to boil.' Traditional Dutch cooking was simple and hearty, but modern Dutch cuisine has become diverse and creative, influenced by Indonesian, Surinamese, and Turkish food traditions.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik kook vanavond voor ons allebei.
I'm cooking tonight for both of us.
Mijn moeder kookt het beste eten.
My mother cooks the best food.
Het water kookt al.
The water is already boiling.