mchemko

How to say it

Meaning

boiling, bubbling, or the process of cooking something over heat.

Good to know

common cooking term, also used figuratively for excitement or agitation.

Examples

• Maji yalifikia mchemko baada ya dakika tano.The water reached boiling point after five minutes.
• Mchemko wa sufuria ulisikika jikoni.The bubbling of the pot was heard in the kitchen.
• Mchemko wa hisia zake ulionekana usoni.The seething of his emotions showed on his face.

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