đun sôi
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to bring to a boil
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đun sôi nước rồi mới cho mì vào.Bring the water to a boil before adding the noodles.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: This specifically emphasizes bringing liquid to boiling point. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “đun sôi” mean?
to bring to a boil
Is “đun sôi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.