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.