Definition of the word cook

Pronunciation of vocabulary cook

cookverb
nấu ăn, người nấu ăn
/kʊk/

Origin of the word cook

The word "cook" has a fascinating origin. The modern English word "cook" comes from the Old English word "cóca", which means "to prepare food". This Old English word is thought to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*kukiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "kochen", meaning "to cook". The Proto-Germanic word is likely derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*gue-", which meant "to pour" or "to ignite". This root is also seen in other Indo-European languages, such as Sanskrit "gunda", meaning "to boil" or "to heat". Over time, the spelling and meaning of the word "cook" have evolved, but its roots firmly plant it in ancient culinary traditions. Today, the word "cook" refers to the act of preparing and transforming ingredients into a delicious meal.

Vocabulary summary cook

type noun

meaning cook, kitchen worker, caterer, housekeeper

meaning (proverb) too many teachers make bad luck

example these potatoes do not cook well

type transitive verb

meaning cook

meaning (colloquial) forgery, fraud, misrepresentation (of expenses...)

example these potatoes do not cook well

meaning (slang) ((usually) past participle) to exhaust, to tire out (a runner...)

example to be cooked

Example of vocabulary cooknamespace

to prepare food by heating it, for example by boiling, baking or frying it

chuẩn bị thức ăn bằng cách đun nóng, ví dụ bằng cách đun sôi, nướng hoặc chiên

Where did you learn to cook?
Bạn học nấu ăn ở đâu?
Add the onion and cook for three minutes.
Thêm hành tây và nấu trong ba phút.
to cook a meal
nấu một bữa ăn
to cook food/dinner
nấu đồ ăn/bữa tối
What's the best way to cook trout?
Cách tốt nhất để nấu cá hồi là gì?
I always have a cooked breakfast (= consisting of cooked food)
Tôi luôn có bữa sáng được nấu chín (= bao gồm thức ăn đã nấu chín)
He cooked lunch for me.
Anh ấy nấu bữa trưa cho tôi.
He cooked me lunch.
Anh nấu bữa trưa cho tôi.

Extra examples:

I'll cook you a special meal for your birthday.
Tôi sẽ nấu cho bạn một bữa ăn đặc biệt cho ngày sinh nhật của bạn.
Make sure you cook the meat well.
Hãy chắc chắn rằng bạn nấu thịt ngon.
Ensure that the meat is cooked through.
Đảm bảo thịt chín đều.
The vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Các loại rau đã được nấu chín hoàn hảo.
the smell of freshly cooked bacon
mùi thịt xông khói mới nấu

to be prepared by boiling, baking, frying, etc.

được chế biến bằng cách luộc, nướng, chiên, v.v.

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce.
Trong khi nấu mì ống, chuẩn bị nước sốt.
Turn the fish over so that it cooks evenly.
Lật mặt cá để chín đều.

to be planned secretly

được lên kế hoạch bí mật