a fierbe
to boil
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/a ˈfjer.be/
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Cultural Note
Boiling is a fundamental cooking technique in Romanian cuisine, essential for making ciorbă, preparing mămăligă, and cooking vegetables. The verb 'a fierbe' is irregular and changes its stem in conjugation.
📝 Example Sentences
Fierbe apa pentru paste.
Boil the water for pasta.
Ciorbă trebuie să fiarbă cel puțin o oră.
The sour soup needs to boil for at least an hour.
Am fiert cartofi pentru salată.
I boiled potatoes for the salad.